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