Finding the Third Proportional to 274,204 and 409,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,204 and 409,044 is: 610,191.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,204 : 409,044 = 409,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,204/409,044 = 409,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,204x = 409,044 × 409,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,204x = 167,316,993,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,316,993,936/274,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610,191.66
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