Finding the Third Proportional to 276,415.50 and 416,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,415.50 and 416,571 is: 627,791.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,415.50 : 416,571 = 416,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,415.50/416,571 = 416,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,415.50x = 416,571 × 416,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,415.50x = 173,531,398,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,531,398,041/276,415.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,791.85
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