Finding the Third Proportional to 275,886 and 414,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,886 and 414,748 is: 623,503.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,886 : 414,748 = 414,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,886/414,748 = 414,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,886x = 414,748 × 414,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,886x = 172,015,903,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,015,903,504/275,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,503.56
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