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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,463.31 and 413,967.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,463.31 and 413,967.94 is: 626,663.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,463.31 : 413,967.94 = 413,967.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,463.31/413,967.94 = 413,967.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,463.31x = 413,967.94 × 413,967.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,463.31x = 171,369,453,278.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,369,453,278.00/273,463.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,663.41

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