Finding the Third Proportional to 276,530 and 439,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,530 and 439,700 is: 699,150.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,530 : 439,700 = 439,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,530/439,700 = 439,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,530x = 439,700 × 439,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,530x = 193,336,090,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,336,090,000/276,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,150.51
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