Finding the Third Proportional to 276,254 and 415,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,254 and 415,409 is: 624,659.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,254 : 415,409 = 415,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,254/415,409 = 415,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,254x = 415,409 × 415,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,254x = 172,564,637,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,564,637,281/276,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,659.33
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