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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,912 and 414,907.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,912 and 414,907.50 is: 621,671.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,912 : 414,907.50 = 414,907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,912/414,907.50 = 414,907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,912x = 414,907.50 × 414,907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,912x = 172,148,233,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,148,233,556.25/276,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,671.27

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