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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,177 and 413,574

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,177 and 413,574 is: 626,126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,177 : 413,574 = 413,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,177/413,574 = 413,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,177x = 413,574 × 413,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,177x = 171,043,453,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,043,453,476/273,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,126.85

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