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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,296 and 412,738

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,296 and 412,738 is: 616,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,296 : 412,738 = 412,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,296/412,738 = 412,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,296x = 412,738 × 412,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,296x = 170,352,656,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,352,656,644/276,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,558.53

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