Finding the Third Proportional to 276,303 and 405,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,303 and 405,387 is: 594,776.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,303 : 405,387 = 405,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,303/405,387 = 405,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,303x = 405,387 × 405,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,303x = 164,338,619,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,338,619,769/276,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,776.82
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