Finding the Third Proportional to 274,018 and 409,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,018 and 409,913 is: 613,203.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,018 : 409,913 = 409,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,018/409,913 = 409,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,018x = 409,913 × 409,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,018x = 168,028,667,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,028,667,569/274,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,203.03
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