Finding the Third Proportional to 275,290 and 407,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,290 and 407,817 is: 604,143.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,290 : 407,817 = 407,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,290/407,817 = 407,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,290x = 407,817 × 407,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,290x = 166,314,705,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,314,705,489/275,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,143.65
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