Finding the Third Proportional to 273,140 and 413,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,140 and 413,544 is: 626,120.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,140 : 413,544 = 413,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,140/413,544 = 413,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,140x = 413,544 × 413,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,140x = 171,018,639,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,018,639,936/273,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,120.82
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