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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,265 and 407,781

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,265 and 407,781 is: 604,091.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,265 : 407,781 = 407,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,265/407,781 = 407,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,265x = 407,781 × 407,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,265x = 166,285,343,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,285,343,961/275,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,091.85

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