Finding the Third Proportional to 276,576 and 378,510
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,576 and 378,510 is: 518,012.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,576 : 378,510 = 378,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,576/378,510 = 378,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,576x = 378,510 × 378,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,576x = 143,269,820,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,269,820,100/276,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,012.48
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