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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,127 and 411,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,127 and 411,191 is: 616,787.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,127 : 411,191 = 411,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,127/411,191 = 411,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,127x = 411,191 × 411,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,127x = 169,078,038,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,078,038,481/274,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,787.25

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