Finding the Third Proportional to 273,616 and 414,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,616 and 414,060 is: 626,592.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,616 : 414,060 = 414,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,616/414,060 = 414,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,616x = 414,060 × 414,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,616x = 171,445,683,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,445,683,600/273,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,592.32
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