Finding the Third Proportional to 274,224 and 611,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,224 and 611,464 is: 1,363,440.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,224 : 611,464 = 611,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,224/611,464 = 611,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,224x = 611,464 × 611,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,224x = 373,888,223,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,888,223,296/274,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,363,440.92
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