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