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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,525 and 414,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,525 and 414,063 is: 626,809.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,525 : 414,063 = 414,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,525/414,063 = 414,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,525x = 414,063 × 414,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,525x = 171,448,167,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,448,167,969/273,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,809.86

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