Finding the Third Proportional to 274,236 and 611,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,236 and 611,490 is: 1,363,497.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,236 : 611,490 = 611,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,236/611,490 = 611,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,236x = 611,490 × 611,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,236x = 373,920,020,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,920,020,100/274,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,363,497.21
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