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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,494.13 and 425,708.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,494.13 and 425,708.50 is: 657,827.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,494.13 : 425,708.50 = 425,708.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,494.13/425,708.50 = 425,708.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,494.13x = 425,708.50 × 425,708.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,494.13x = 181,227,726,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,227,726,972.25/275,494.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,827.92

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