Finding the Third Proportional to 274,170 and 408,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,170 and 408,972 is: 610,052.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,170 : 408,972 = 408,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,170/408,972 = 408,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,170x = 408,972 × 408,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,170x = 167,258,096,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,258,096,784/274,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610,052.51
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