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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,478.50 and 413,869.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,478.50 and 413,869.50 is: 626,330.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,478.50 : 413,869.50 = 413,869.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,478.50/413,869.50 = 413,869.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,478.50x = 413,869.50 × 413,869.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,478.50x = 171,287,963,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,287,963,030.25/273,478.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,330.64

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