Finding the Third Proportional to 274,188 and 373,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,188 and 373,534 is: 508,875.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,188 : 373,534 = 373,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,188/373,534 = 373,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,188x = 373,534 × 373,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,188x = 139,527,649,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,527,649,156/274,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,875.84
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