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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,167.44 and 557,173.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,167.44 and 557,173.69 is: 1,136,455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,167.44 : 557,173.69 = 557,173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,167.44/557,173.69 = 557,173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,167.44x = 557,173.69 × 557,173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,167.44x = 310,442,518,042.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,442,518,042.35/273,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136,455.07

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