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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,036 and 413,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,036 and 413,370 is: 625,832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,036 : 413,370 = 413,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,036/413,370 = 413,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,036x = 413,370 × 413,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,036x = 170,874,756,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,874,756,900/273,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,832.33

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