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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,281.13 and 421,150.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,281.13 and 421,150.69 is: 644,315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,281.13 : 421,150.69 = 421,150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,281.13/421,150.69 = 421,150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,281.13x = 421,150.69 × 421,150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,281.13x = 177,367,901,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,367,901,581.72/275,281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,315.52

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