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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,257 and 416,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,257 and 416,682 is: 633,070.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,257 : 416,682 = 416,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,257/416,682 = 416,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,257x = 416,682 × 416,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,257x = 173,623,889,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,623,889,124/274,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,070.04

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