Finding the Third Proportional to 273,492 and 413,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,492 and 413,890 is: 626,361.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,492 : 413,890 = 413,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,492/413,890 = 413,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,492x = 413,890 × 413,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,492x = 171,304,932,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,304,932,100/273,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,361.77
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