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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,502 and 413,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,502 and 413,898 is: 626,363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,502 : 413,898 = 413,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,502/413,898 = 413,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,502x = 413,898 × 413,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,502x = 171,311,554,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,311,554,404/273,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,363.08

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