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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,271 and 415,431

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,271 and 415,431 is: 624,687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,271 : 415,431 = 415,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,271/415,431 = 415,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,271x = 415,431 × 415,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,271x = 172,582,915,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,582,915,761/276,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,687.05

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