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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,154 and 411,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,154 and 411,235 is: 616,858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,154 : 411,235 = 411,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,154/411,235 = 411,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,154x = 411,235 × 411,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,154x = 169,114,225,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,114,225,225/274,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,858.50

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