Finding the Third Proportional to 276,232 and 415,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,232 and 415,374 is: 624,603.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,232 : 415,374 = 415,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,232/415,374 = 415,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,232x = 415,374 × 415,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,232x = 172,535,559,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,535,559,876/276,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,603.81
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