Finding the Third Proportional to 274,964 and 413,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,964 and 413,176 is: 620,860.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,964 : 413,176 = 413,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,964/413,176 = 413,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,964x = 413,176 × 413,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,964x = 170,714,406,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,714,406,976/274,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620,860.94
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