Finding the Third Proportional to 276,210 and 405,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,210 and 405,567 is: 595,505.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,210 : 405,567 = 405,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,210/405,567 = 405,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,210x = 405,567 × 405,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,210x = 164,484,591,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,484,591,489/276,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,505.56
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