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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,014 and 416,643.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,014 and 416,643.75 is: 628,924.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,014 : 416,643.75 = 416,643.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,014/416,643.75 = 416,643.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,014x = 416,643.75 × 416,643.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,014x = 173,592,014,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,592,014,414.06/276,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,924.67

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