Finding the Third Proportional to 274,162 and 419,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,162 and 419,019 is: 640,413.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,162 : 419,019 = 419,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,162/419,019 = 419,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,162x = 419,019 × 419,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,162x = 175,576,922,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,576,922,361/274,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,413.05
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