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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,607 and 437,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,607 and 437,084 is: 698,236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,607 : 437,084 = 437,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,607/437,084 = 437,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,607x = 437,084 × 437,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,607x = 191,042,423,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,042,423,056/273,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,236.61

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