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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,289 and 411,433.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,289 and 411,433.50 is: 617,150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,289 : 411,433.50 = 411,433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,289/411,433.50 = 411,433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,289x = 411,433.50 × 411,433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,289x = 169,277,524,922.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,277,524,922.25/274,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,150.25

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