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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,498 and 425,715

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,498 and 425,715 is: 657,838.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,498 : 425,715 = 425,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,498/425,715 = 425,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,498x = 425,715 × 425,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,498x = 181,233,261,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,233,261,225/275,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,838.75

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