Finding the Third Proportional to 276,231 and 415,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,231 and 415,371 is: 624,597.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,231 : 415,371 = 415,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,231/415,371 = 415,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,231x = 415,371 × 415,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,231x = 172,533,067,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,533,067,641/276,231 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,597.05
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