Finding the Third Proportional to 276,571 and 413,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,571 and 413,092 is: 617,002.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,571 : 413,092 = 413,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,571/413,092 = 413,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,571x = 413,092 × 413,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,571x = 170,645,000,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,645,000,464/276,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617,002.51
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