Finding the Third Proportional to 273,575 and 437,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,575 and 437,042 is: 698,184.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,575 : 437,042 = 437,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,575/437,042 = 437,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,575x = 437,042 × 437,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,575x = 191,005,709,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,005,709,764/273,575 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,184.08
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