Finding the Third Proportional to 273,506 and 413,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,506 and 413,904 is: 626,372.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,506 : 413,904 = 413,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,506/413,904 = 413,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,506x = 413,904 × 413,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,506x = 171,316,521,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,316,521,216/273,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,372.08
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