Finding the Third Proportional to 276,648 and 439,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,648 and 439,164 is: 697,149.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,648 : 439,164 = 439,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,648/439,164 = 439,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,648x = 439,164 × 439,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,648x = 192,865,018,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,865,018,896/276,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,149.51
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