Finding the Third Proportional to 273,496 and 413,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,496 and 413,896 is: 626,370.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,496 : 413,896 = 413,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,496/413,896 = 413,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,496x = 413,896 × 413,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,496x = 171,309,898,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,309,898,816/273,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,370.77
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