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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,898 and 370,763

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,898 and 370,763 is: 498,246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,898 : 370,763 = 370,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,898/370,763 = 370,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,898x = 370,763 × 370,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,898x = 137,465,202,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,465,202,169/275,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,246.46

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