Finding the Third Proportional to 276,292.50 and 412,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,292.50 and 412,731 is: 616,545.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,292.50 : 412,731 = 412,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,292.50/412,731 = 412,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,292.50x = 412,731 × 412,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,292.50x = 170,346,878,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,346,878,361/276,292.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616,545.43
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