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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,268 and 415,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,268 and 415,427 is: 624,681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,268 : 415,427 = 415,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,268/415,427 = 415,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,268x = 415,427 × 415,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,268x = 172,579,592,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,579,592,329/276,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,681.80

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