Finding the Third Proportional to 276,046 and 418,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,046 and 418,210 is: 633,588.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,046 : 418,210 = 418,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,046/418,210 = 418,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,046x = 418,210 × 418,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,046x = 174,899,604,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,899,604,100/276,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,588.62
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