Finding the Third Proportional to 274,272 and 414,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,272 and 414,332 is: 625,915.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,272 : 414,332 = 414,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,272/414,332 = 414,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,272x = 414,332 × 414,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,272x = 171,671,006,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,671,006,224/274,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,915.17
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