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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,284 and 414,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,284 and 414,348 is: 625,936.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,284 : 414,348 = 414,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,284/414,348 = 414,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,284x = 414,348 × 414,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,284x = 171,684,265,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,684,265,104/274,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,936.13

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