Finding the Third Proportional to 276,682 and 417,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,682 and 417,563 is: 630,177.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,682 : 417,563 = 417,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,682/417,563 = 417,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,682x = 417,563 × 417,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,682x = 174,358,858,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,358,858,969/276,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,177.82
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