Finding the Third Proportional to 276,030 and 408,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,030 and 408,030 is: 603,153.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,030 : 408,030 = 408,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,030/408,030 = 408,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,030x = 408,030 × 408,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,030x = 166,488,480,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,488,480,900/276,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,153.57
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