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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,331 and 439,413

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,331 and 439,413 is: 698,740.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,331 : 439,413 = 439,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,331/439,413 = 439,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,331x = 439,413 × 439,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,331x = 193,083,784,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,083,784,569/276,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,740.95

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