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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,229 and 414,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,229 and 414,260 is: 625,795.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,229 : 414,260 = 414,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,229/414,260 = 414,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,229x = 414,260 × 414,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,229x = 171,611,347,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,611,347,600/274,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,795.77

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