Finding the Third Proportional to 274,338 and 411,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,338 and 411,504 is: 617,251.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,338 : 411,504 = 411,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,338/411,504 = 411,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,338x = 411,504 × 411,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,338x = 169,335,542,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,335,542,016/274,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617,251.50
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