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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,522.63 and 425,561.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,522.63 and 425,561.25 is: 657,304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,522.63 : 425,561.25 = 425,561.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,522.63/425,561.25 = 425,561.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,522.63x = 425,561.25 × 425,561.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,522.63x = 181,102,377,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,102,377,501.56/275,522.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,304.92

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