Finding the Third Proportional to 276,364 and 405,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,364 and 405,474 is: 594,900.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,364 : 405,474 = 405,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,364/405,474 = 405,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,364x = 405,474 × 405,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,364x = 164,409,164,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,409,164,676/276,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,900.80
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