Finding the Third Proportional to 273,684.38 and 435,822.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,684.38 and 435,822.19 is: 694,014.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,684.38 : 435,822.19 = 435,822.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,684.38/435,822.19 = 435,822.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,684.38x = 435,822.19 × 435,822.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,684.38x = 189,940,979,117.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,940,979,117.29/273,684.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,014.70
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