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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,122 and 411,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,122 and 411,181 is: 616,768.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,122 : 411,181 = 411,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,122/411,181 = 411,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,122x = 411,181 × 411,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,122x = 169,069,814,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,069,814,761/274,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,768.50

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