Finding the Third Proportional to 273,498 and 413,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,498 and 413,892 is: 626,354.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,498 : 413,892 = 413,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,498/413,892 = 413,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,498x = 413,892 × 413,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,498x = 171,306,587,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,306,587,664/273,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,354.08
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