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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,250 and 423,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,250 and 423,198 is: 650,668.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,250 : 423,198 = 423,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,250/423,198 = 423,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,250x = 423,198 × 423,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,250x = 179,096,547,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,096,547,204/275,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,668.65

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