Finding the Third Proportional to 276,632 and 439,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,632 and 439,140 is: 697,113.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,632 : 439,140 = 439,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,632/439,140 = 439,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,632x = 439,140 × 439,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,632x = 192,843,939,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,843,939,600/276,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,113.64
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