Finding the Third Proportional to 274,035 and 409,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,035 and 409,935 is: 613,230.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,035 : 409,935 = 409,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,035/409,935 = 409,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,035x = 409,935 × 409,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,035x = 168,046,704,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,046,704,225/274,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,230.81
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