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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,534 and 414,076

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,534 and 414,076 is: 626,828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,534 : 414,076 = 414,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,534/414,076 = 414,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,534x = 414,076 × 414,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,534x = 171,458,933,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,458,933,776/273,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,828.60

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