Finding the Third Proportional to 274,130 and 430,127
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,130 and 430,127 is: 674,895.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,130 : 430,127 = 430,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,130/430,127 = 430,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,130x = 430,127 × 430,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,130x = 185,009,236,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,009,236,129/274,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,895.98
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