Finding the Third Proportional to 274,830 and 437,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,830 and 437,181 is: 695,438.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,830 : 437,181 = 437,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,830/437,181 = 437,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,830x = 437,181 × 437,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,830x = 191,127,226,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,127,226,761/274,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,438.00
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