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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,196.75 and 419,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,196.75 and 419,913 is: 640,730.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,196.75 : 419,913 = 419,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,196.75/419,913 = 419,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,196.75x = 419,913 × 419,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,196.75x = 176,326,927,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,326,927,569/275,196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,730.41

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