Finding the Third Proportional to 276,208 and 418,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,208 and 418,046 is: 632,720.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,208 : 418,046 = 418,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,208/418,046 = 418,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,208x = 418,046 × 418,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,208x = 174,762,458,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,762,458,116/276,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,720.48
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