Finding the Third Proportional to 117,302 and 276,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,302 and 276,635 is: 652,392.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,302 : 276,635 = 276,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,302/276,635 = 276,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,302x = 276,635 × 276,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,302x = 76,526,923,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,526,923,225/117,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,392.31
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