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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,972 and 403,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,972 and 403,570 is: 594,472.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,972 : 403,570 = 403,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,972/403,570 = 403,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,972x = 403,570 × 403,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,972x = 162,868,744,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,868,744,900/273,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,472.23

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