Finding the Third Proportional to 276,214 and 418,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,214 and 418,056 is: 632,737.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,214 : 418,056 = 418,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,214/418,056 = 418,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,214x = 418,056 × 418,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,214x = 174,770,819,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,770,819,136/276,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,737.01
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