Finding the Third Proportional to 273,560.63 and 409,247.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,560.63 and 409,247.44 is: 612,235.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,560.63 : 409,247.44 = 409,247.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,560.63/409,247.44 = 409,247.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,560.63x = 409,247.44 × 409,247.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,560.63x = 167,483,465,100.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,483,465,100.32/273,560.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,235.28
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