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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,276 and 414,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,276 and 414,338 is: 625,924.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,276 : 414,338 = 414,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,276/414,338 = 414,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,276x = 414,338 × 414,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,276x = 171,675,978,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,675,978,244/274,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,924.17

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