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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,916 and 414,914

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,916 and 414,914 is: 621,681.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,916 : 414,914 = 414,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,916/414,914 = 414,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,916x = 414,914 × 414,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,916x = 172,153,627,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,153,627,396/276,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,681.76

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