Finding the Third Proportional to 276,052 and 390,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,052 and 390,696 is: 552,951.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,052 : 390,696 = 390,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,052/390,696 = 390,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,052x = 390,696 × 390,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,052x = 152,643,364,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,643,364,416/276,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,951.49
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