Finding the Third Proportional to 273,183.75 and 413,583.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,183.75 and 413,583.75 is: 626,140.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,183.75 : 413,583.75 = 413,583.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,183.75/413,583.75 = 413,583.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,183.75x = 413,583.75 × 413,583.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,183.75x = 171,051,518,264.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,051,518,264.06/273,183.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,140.90
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