Finding the Third Proportional to 274,006 and 429,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,006 and 429,945 is: 674,630.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,006 : 429,945 = 429,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,006/429,945 = 429,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,006x = 429,945 × 429,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,006x = 184,852,703,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,852,703,025/274,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,630.13
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