Finding the Third Proportional to 274,128 and 430,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,128 and 430,124 is: 674,891.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,128 : 430,124 = 430,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,128/430,124 = 430,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,128x = 430,124 × 430,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,128x = 185,006,655,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,006,655,376/274,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,891.49
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