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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,267 and 415,425.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,267 and 415,425.75 is: 624,680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,267 : 415,425.75 = 415,425.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,267/415,425.75 = 415,425.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,267x = 415,425.75 × 415,425.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,267x = 172,578,553,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,578,553,763.06/276,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,680.30

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