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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,247.75 and 425,395.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,247.75 and 425,395.13 is: 657,447.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,247.75 : 425,395.13 = 425,395.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,247.75/425,395.13 = 425,395.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,247.75x = 425,395.13 × 425,395.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,247.75x = 180,961,012,373.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,961,012,373.77/275,247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,447.74

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