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