Finding the Third Proportional to 273,048 and 407,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,048 and 407,463 is: 608,047.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,048 : 407,463 = 407,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,048/407,463 = 407,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,048x = 407,463 × 407,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,048x = 166,026,096,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,026,096,369/273,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,047.29
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