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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,266 and 414,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,266 and 414,323 is: 625,901.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,266 : 414,323 = 414,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,266/414,323 = 414,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,266x = 414,323 × 414,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,266x = 171,663,548,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,663,548,329/274,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,901.67

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