Finding the Third Proportional to 274,134 and 430,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,134 and 430,133 is: 674,904.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,134 : 430,133 = 430,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,134/430,133 = 430,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,134x = 430,133 × 430,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,134x = 185,014,397,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,014,397,689/274,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,904.97
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