Finding the Third Proportional to 275,309 and 416,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,309 and 416,774 is: 630,929.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,309 : 416,774 = 416,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,309/416,774 = 416,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,309x = 416,774 × 416,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,309x = 173,700,567,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,700,567,076/275,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,929.49
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