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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,714 and 421,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,714 and 421,680 is: 644,921.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,714 : 421,680 = 421,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,714/421,680 = 421,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,714x = 421,680 × 421,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,714x = 177,814,022,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,814,022,400/275,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,921.99

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