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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,190 and 562,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,190 and 562,042 is: 1,147,902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,190 : 562,042 = 562,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,190/562,042 = 562,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,190x = 562,042 × 562,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,190x = 315,891,209,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,891,209,764/275,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147,902.21

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