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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,248.13 and 425,398.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,248.13 and 425,398.50 is: 657,457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,248.13 : 425,398.50 = 425,398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,248.13/425,398.50 = 425,398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,248.13x = 425,398.50 × 425,398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,248.13x = 180,963,883,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,963,883,802.25/275,248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,457.28

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