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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,490 : 413,886 = 413,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,490/413,886 = 413,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,490x = 413,886 × 413,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,490x = 171,301,620,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,301,620,996/273,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,354.24

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