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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,244 and 414,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,244 and 414,288 is: 625,846.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,244 : 414,288 = 414,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,244/414,288 = 414,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,244x = 414,288 × 414,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,244x = 171,634,546,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,634,546,944/274,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,846.13

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