Finding the Third Proportional to 276,512 and 414,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,512 and 414,664 is: 621,840.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,512 : 414,664 = 414,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,512/414,664 = 414,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,512x = 414,664 × 414,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,512x = 171,946,232,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,946,232,896/276,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,840.04
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