Finding the Third Proportional to 273,532 and 414,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,532 and 414,073 is: 626,824.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,532 : 414,073 = 414,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,532/414,073 = 414,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,532x = 414,073 × 414,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,532x = 171,456,449,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,456,449,329/273,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,824.10
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