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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,665.63 and 414,998.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,665.63 and 414,998.44 is: 622,497.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,665.63 : 414,998.44 = 414,998.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,665.63/414,998.44 = 414,998.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,665.63x = 414,998.44 × 414,998.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,665.63x = 172,223,703,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,223,703,127.44/276,665.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,497.66

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