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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,224 and 414,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,224 and 414,252 is: 625,783.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,224 : 414,252 = 414,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,224/414,252 = 414,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,224x = 414,252 × 414,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,224x = 171,604,719,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,604,719,504/274,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,783.01

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