Finding the Third Proportional to 273,040 and 413,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,040 and 413,377 is: 625,844.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,040 : 413,377 = 413,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,040/413,377 = 413,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,040x = 413,377 × 413,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,040x = 170,880,544,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,880,544,129/273,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,844.36
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