Finding the Third Proportional to 274,353 and 412,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,353 and 412,260 is: 619,487.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,353 : 412,260 = 412,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,353/412,260 = 412,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,353x = 412,260 × 412,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,353x = 169,958,307,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,958,307,600/274,353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,487.70
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