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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,034 and 437,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,034 and 437,610 is: 696,286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,034 : 437,610 = 437,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,034/437,610 = 437,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,034x = 437,610 × 437,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,034x = 191,502,512,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,502,512,100/275,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,286.68

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