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