Finding the Third Proportional to 276,048 and 418,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,048 and 418,212 is: 633,590.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,048 : 418,212 = 418,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,048/418,212 = 418,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,048x = 418,212 × 418,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,048x = 174,901,276,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,901,276,944/276,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,590.09
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