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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,492 and 413,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,492 and 413,889 is: 626,358.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,492 : 413,889 = 413,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,492/413,889 = 413,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,492x = 413,889 × 413,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,492x = 171,304,104,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,304,104,321/273,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,358.74

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