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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,573.39 and 437,039.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,573.39 and 437,039.30 is: 698,179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,573.39 : 437,039.30 = 437,039.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,573.39/437,039.30 = 437,039.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,573.39x = 437,039.30 × 437,039.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,573.39x = 191,003,347,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,003,347,012.99/273,573.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,179.56

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