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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,033 and 418,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,033 and 418,191 is: 633,560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,033 : 418,191 = 418,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,033/418,191 = 418,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,033x = 418,191 × 418,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,033x = 174,883,712,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,883,712,481/276,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,560.89

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