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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,410 and 416,479.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,410 and 416,479.50 is: 632,102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,410 : 416,479.50 = 416,479.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,410/416,479.50 = 416,479.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,410x = 416,479.50 × 416,479.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,410x = 173,455,173,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,455,173,920.25/274,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,102.23

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