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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,280 and 414,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,280 and 414,342 is: 625,927.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,280 : 414,342 = 414,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,280/414,342 = 414,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,280x = 414,342 × 414,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,280x = 171,679,292,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,679,292,964/274,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,927.13

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