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