Finding the Third Proportional to 273,486 and 414,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,486 and 414,002 is: 626,714.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,486 : 414,002 = 414,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,486/414,002 = 414,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,486x = 414,002 × 414,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,486x = 171,397,656,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,397,656,004/273,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,714.55
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