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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,495 and 414,021

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,495 and 414,021 is: 626,751.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,495 : 414,021 = 414,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,495/414,021 = 414,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,495x = 414,021 × 414,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,495x = 171,413,388,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,413,388,441/273,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,751.45

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