Finding the Third Proportional to 274,536 and 411,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,536 and 411,237 is: 616,006.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,536 : 411,237 = 411,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,536/411,237 = 411,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,536x = 411,237 × 411,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,536x = 169,115,870,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,115,870,169/274,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616,006.17
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