Finding the Third Proportional to 276,201 and 418,037.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,201 and 418,037.50 is: 632,710.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,201 : 418,037.50 = 418,037.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,201/418,037.50 = 418,037.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,201x = 418,037.50 × 418,037.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,201x = 174,755,351,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,755,351,406.25/276,201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,710.78
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