Finding the Third Proportional to 276,042 and 418,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,042 and 418,203 is: 633,576.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,042 : 418,203 = 418,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,042/418,203 = 418,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,042x = 418,203 × 418,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,042x = 174,893,749,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,893,749,209/276,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,576.59
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