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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,141 and 430,143

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,141 and 430,143 is: 674,919.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,141 : 430,143 = 430,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,141/430,143 = 430,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,141x = 430,143 × 430,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,141x = 185,023,000,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,023,000,449/274,141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,919.11

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