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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,382 and 421,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,382 and 421,244 is: 644,364.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,382 : 421,244 = 421,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,382/421,244 = 421,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,382x = 421,244 × 421,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,382x = 177,446,507,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,446,507,536/275,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,364.95

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