Finding the Third Proportional to 276,432.75 and 416,596.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,432.75 and 416,596.50 is: 627,829.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,432.75 : 416,596.50 = 416,596.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,432.75/416,596.50 = 416,596.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,432.75x = 416,596.50 × 416,596.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,432.75x = 173,552,643,812.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,552,643,812.25/276,432.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,829.53
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