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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,531 and 439,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,531 and 439,703 is: 699,157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,531 : 439,703 = 439,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,531/439,703 = 439,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,531x = 439,703 × 439,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,531x = 193,338,728,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,338,728,209/276,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,157.52

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