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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,496 : 413,896 = 413,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,496/413,896 = 413,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,496x = 413,896 × 413,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,496x = 171,309,898,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,309,898,816/273,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,370.77

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