Finding the Third Proportional to 276,498 and 414,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,498 and 414,963 is: 622,768.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,498 : 414,963 = 414,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,498/414,963 = 414,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,498x = 414,963 × 414,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,498x = 172,194,291,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,194,291,369/276,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,768.67
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