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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,283 and 407,807

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,283 and 407,807 is: 604,129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,283 : 407,807 = 407,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,283/407,807 = 407,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,283x = 407,807 × 407,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,283x = 166,306,549,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,306,549,249/275,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,129.38

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