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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,042 and 418,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,042 and 418,203 is: 633,576.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,042 : 418,203 = 418,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,042/418,203 = 418,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,042x = 418,203 × 418,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,042x = 174,893,749,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,893,749,209/276,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,576.59

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