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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,427 and 423,376.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,427 and 423,376.50 is: 648,444.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,427 : 423,376.50 = 423,376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,427/423,376.50 = 423,376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,427x = 423,376.50 × 423,376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,427x = 179,247,660,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,247,660,752.25/276,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,444.84

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