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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,882 and 414,742

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,882 and 414,742 is: 623,494.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,882 : 414,742 = 414,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,882/414,742 = 414,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,882x = 414,742 × 414,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,882x = 172,010,926,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,010,926,564/275,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,494.56

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