Finding the Third Proportional to 273,084 and 413,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,084 and 413,442 is: 625,940.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,084 : 413,442 = 413,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,084/413,442 = 413,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,084x = 413,442 × 413,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,084x = 170,934,287,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,934,287,364/273,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,940.32
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