Finding the Third Proportional to 276,564 and 413,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,564 and 413,082 is: 616,988.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,564 : 413,082 = 413,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,564/413,082 = 413,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,564x = 413,082 × 413,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,564x = 170,636,738,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,636,738,724/276,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616,988.25
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