Finding the Third Proportional to 273,591.84 and 437,070.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,591.84 and 437,070.09 is: 698,230.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,591.84 : 437,070.09 = 437,070.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,591.84/437,070.09 = 437,070.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,591.84x = 437,070.09 × 437,070.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,591.84x = 191,030,266,850.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,030,266,850.63/273,591.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,230.85
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