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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,630 : 409,344 = 409,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,630/409,344 = 409,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,630x = 409,344 × 409,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,630x = 167,562,510,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,562,510,336/273,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,368.93

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