Finding the Third Proportional to 273,006 and 413,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,006 and 413,329 is: 625,776.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,006 : 413,329 = 413,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,006/413,329 = 413,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,006x = 413,329 × 413,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,006x = 170,840,862,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,840,862,241/273,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,776.95
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