Finding the Third Proportional to 273,054 and 407,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,054 and 407,472 is: 608,060.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,054 : 407,472 = 407,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,054/407,472 = 407,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,054x = 407,472 × 407,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,054x = 166,033,430,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,033,430,784/273,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,060.79
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