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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,283 and 416,721

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,283 and 416,721 is: 630,828.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,283 : 416,721 = 416,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,283/416,721 = 416,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,283x = 416,721 × 416,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,283x = 173,656,391,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,656,391,841/275,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,828.61

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