Finding the Third Proportional to 273,490 and 414,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,490 and 414,006 is: 626,717.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,490 : 414,006 = 414,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,490/414,006 = 414,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,490x = 414,006 × 414,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,490x = 171,400,968,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,400,968,036/273,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,717.50
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