Finding the Third Proportional to 275,786 and 413,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,786 and 413,679 is: 620,518.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,786 : 413,679 = 413,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,786/413,679 = 413,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,786x = 413,679 × 413,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,786x = 171,130,315,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,130,315,041/275,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620,518.50
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