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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,173 and 413,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,173 and 413,569 is: 626,120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,173 : 413,569 = 413,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,173/413,569 = 413,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,173x = 413,569 × 413,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,173x = 171,039,317,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,039,317,761/273,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,120.87

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