Finding the Third Proportional to 273,692 and 409,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,692 and 409,446 is: 612,535.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,692 : 409,446 = 409,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,692/409,446 = 409,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,692x = 409,446 × 409,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,692x = 167,646,026,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,646,026,916/273,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,535.36
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