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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,298 and 405,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,298 and 405,381 is: 594,769.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,298 : 405,381 = 405,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,298/405,381 = 405,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,298x = 405,381 × 405,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,298x = 164,333,755,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,333,755,161/276,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,769.98

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