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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,254.45 and 606,383.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,254.45 and 606,383.72 is: 1,335,859.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,254.45 : 606,383.72 = 606,383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,254.45/606,383.72 = 606,383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,254.45x = 606,383.72 × 606,383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,254.45x = 367,701,214,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,701,214,365.08/275,254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335,859.28

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