Finding the Third Proportional to 273,544 and 439,506.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,544 and 439,506.50 is: 706,160.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,544 : 439,506.50 = 439,506.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,544/439,506.50 = 439,506.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,544x = 439,506.50 × 439,506.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,544x = 193,165,963,542.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,165,963,542.25/273,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706,160.48
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