Finding the Third Proportional to 274,164 and 408,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,164 and 408,964 is: 610,041.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,164 : 408,964 = 408,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,164/408,964 = 408,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,164x = 408,964 × 408,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,164x = 167,251,553,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,251,553,296/274,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610,041.99
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