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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,130 : 430,127 = 430,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,130/430,127 = 430,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,130x = 430,127 × 430,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,130x = 185,009,236,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,009,236,129/274,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,895.98

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