Finding the Third Proportional to 276,523 and 439,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,523 and 439,691 is: 699,139.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,523 : 439,691 = 439,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,523/439,691 = 439,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,523x = 439,691 × 439,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,523x = 193,328,175,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,328,175,481/276,523 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,139.59
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