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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,610 and 414,051

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,610 and 414,051 is: 626,578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,610 : 414,051 = 414,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,610/414,051 = 414,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,610x = 414,051 × 414,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,610x = 171,438,230,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,438,230,601/273,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,578.82

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