Finding the Third Proportional to 276,560 and 417,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,560 and 417,386 is: 629,921.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,560 : 417,386 = 417,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,560/417,386 = 417,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,560x = 417,386 × 417,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,560x = 174,211,072,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,211,072,996/276,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,921.44
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