Finding the Third Proportional to 273,788 and 409,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,788 and 409,568 is: 612,685.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,788 : 409,568 = 409,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,788/409,568 = 409,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,788x = 409,568 × 409,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,788x = 167,745,946,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,745,946,624/273,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,685.53
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