Finding the Third Proportional to 273,465 and 419,773.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,465 and 419,773.50 is: 644,359.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,465 : 419,773.50 = 419,773.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,465/419,773.50 = 419,773.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,465x = 419,773.50 × 419,773.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,465x = 176,209,791,302.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,209,791,302.25/273,465 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,359.58
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