Finding the Third Proportional to 274,258 and 414,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,258 and 414,311 is: 625,883.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,258 : 414,311 = 414,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,258/414,311 = 414,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,258x = 414,311 × 414,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,258x = 171,653,604,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,653,604,721/274,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,883.67
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