Finding the Third Proportional to 274,595 and 410,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,595 and 410,897 is: 614,855.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,595 : 410,897 = 410,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,595/410,897 = 410,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,595x = 410,897 × 410,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,595x = 168,836,344,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,836,344,609/274,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 614,855.86
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