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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,128 : 430,124 = 430,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,128/430,124 = 430,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,128x = 430,124 × 430,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,128x = 185,006,655,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,006,655,376/274,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,891.49

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