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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,492 and 419,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,492 and 419,814 is: 644,420.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,492 : 419,814 = 419,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,492/419,814 = 419,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,492x = 419,814 × 419,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,492x = 176,243,794,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,243,794,596/273,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,420.29

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