Finding the Third Proportional to 276,264 and 436,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,264 and 436,608 is: 690,015.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,264 : 436,608 = 436,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,264/436,608 = 436,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,264x = 436,608 × 436,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,264x = 190,626,545,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,626,545,664/276,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,015.87
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