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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,244 and 437,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,244 and 437,904 is: 696,690.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,244 : 437,904 = 437,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,244/437,904 = 437,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,244x = 437,904 × 437,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,244x = 191,759,913,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,759,913,216/275,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,690.62

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