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