Finding the Third Proportional to 273,437.25 and 427,965.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,437.25 and 427,965.75 is: 669,823.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,437.25 : 427,965.75 = 427,965.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,437.25/427,965.75 = 427,965.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,437.25x = 427,965.75 × 427,965.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,437.25x = 183,154,683,173.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,154,683,173.06/273,437.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,823.45
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