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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,572 and 409,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,572 and 409,262 is: 612,253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,572 : 409,262 = 409,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,572/409,262 = 409,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,572x = 409,262 × 409,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,572x = 167,495,384,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,495,384,644/273,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,253.39

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