Finding the Third Proportional to 114,074 and 274,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,074 and 274,817 is: 662,064.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,074 : 274,817 = 274,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,074/274,817 = 274,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,074x = 274,817 × 274,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,074x = 75,524,383,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,524,383,489/114,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,064.83
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