Finding the Third Proportional to 275,458 and 408,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,458 and 408,093 is: 604,592.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,458 : 408,093 = 408,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,458/408,093 = 408,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,458x = 408,093 × 408,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,458x = 166,539,896,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,539,896,649/275,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,592.70
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