Finding the Third Proportional to 273,038 and 413,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,038 and 413,374 is: 625,839.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,038 : 413,374 = 413,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,038/413,374 = 413,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,038x = 413,374 × 413,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,038x = 170,878,063,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,878,063,876/273,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,839.86
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