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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,164 and 419,022

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,164 and 419,022 is: 640,417.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,164 : 419,022 = 419,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,164/419,022 = 419,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,164x = 419,022 × 419,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,164x = 175,579,436,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,579,436,484/274,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,417.55

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