Finding the Third Proportional to 273,742.88 and 366,170.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,742.88 and 366,170.63 is: 489,806.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,742.88 : 366,170.63 = 366,170.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,742.88/366,170.63 = 366,170.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,742.88x = 366,170.63 × 366,170.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,742.88x = 134,080,926,612.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,080,926,612.89/273,742.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,806.09
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