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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,313 and 416,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,313 and 416,780 is: 630,938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,313 : 416,780 = 416,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,313/416,780 = 416,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,313x = 416,780 × 416,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,313x = 173,705,568,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,705,568,400/275,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,938.49

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