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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,750 and 409,511

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,750 and 409,511 is: 612,600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,750 : 409,511 = 409,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,750/409,511 = 409,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,750x = 409,511 × 409,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,750x = 167,699,259,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,699,259,121/273,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,600.03

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