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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,448 and 425,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,448 and 425,322 is: 656,743.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,448 : 425,322 = 425,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,448/425,322 = 425,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,448x = 425,322 × 425,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,448x = 180,898,803,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,898,803,684/275,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,743.94

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