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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,281 and 407,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,281 and 407,804 is: 604,124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,281 : 407,804 = 407,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,281/407,804 = 407,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,281x = 407,804 × 407,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,281x = 166,304,102,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,304,102,416/275,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,124.88

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