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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,871 and 421,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,871 and 421,809 is: 644,949.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,871 : 421,809 = 421,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,871/421,809 = 421,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,871x = 421,809 × 421,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,871x = 177,922,832,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,922,832,481/275,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,949.39

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