Finding the Third Proportional to 274,534 and 417,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,534 and 417,086 is: 633,658.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,534 : 417,086 = 417,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,534/417,086 = 417,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,534x = 417,086 × 417,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,534x = 173,960,731,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,960,731,396/274,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,658.24
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