Finding the Third Proportional to 273,912 and 411,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,912 and 411,516 is: 618,247.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,912 : 411,516 = 411,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,912/411,516 = 411,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,912x = 411,516 × 411,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,912x = 169,345,418,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,345,418,256/273,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,247.53
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