Finding the Third Proportional to 273,748 and 409,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,748 and 409,508 is: 612,595.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,748 : 409,508 = 409,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,748/409,508 = 409,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,748x = 409,508 × 409,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,748x = 167,696,802,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,696,802,064/273,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,595.53
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