Finding the Third Proportional to 273,630 and 409,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,630 and 409,344 is: 612,368.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,630 : 409,344 = 409,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,630/409,344 = 409,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,630x = 409,344 × 409,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,630x = 167,562,510,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,562,510,336/273,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,368.93
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