Finding the Third Proportional to 276,468 and 415,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,468 and 415,758 is: 625,225.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,468 : 415,758 = 415,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,468/415,758 = 415,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,468x = 415,758 × 415,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,468x = 172,854,714,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,854,714,564/276,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,225.03
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