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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,262 and 414,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,262 and 414,317 is: 625,892.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,262 : 414,317 = 414,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,262/414,317 = 414,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,262x = 414,317 × 414,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,262x = 171,658,576,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,658,576,489/274,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,892.67

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