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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,472 and 413,981

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,472 and 413,981 is: 626,683.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,472 : 413,981 = 413,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,472/413,981 = 413,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,472x = 413,981 × 413,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,472x = 171,380,268,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,380,268,361/273,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,683.05

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