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