Finding the Third Proportional to 273,639 and 409,360.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,639 and 409,360.50 is: 612,398.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,639 : 409,360.50 = 409,360.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,639/409,360.50 = 409,360.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,639x = 409,360.50 × 409,360.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,639x = 167,576,018,960.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,576,018,960.25/273,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,398.16
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