Finding the Third Proportional to 273,490 and 413,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,490 and 413,886 is: 626,354.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,490 : 413,886 = 413,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,490/413,886 = 413,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,490x = 413,886 × 413,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,490x = 171,301,620,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,301,620,996/273,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,354.24
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