Finding the Third Proportional to 273,561 and 409,246.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,561 and 409,246.50 is: 612,231.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,561 : 409,246.50 = 409,246.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,561/409,246.50 = 409,246.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,561x = 409,246.50 × 409,246.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,561x = 167,482,697,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,482,697,762.25/273,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,231.63
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