Finding the Third Proportional to 276,688 and 417,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,688 and 417,572 is: 630,191.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,688 : 417,572 = 417,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,688/417,572 = 417,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,688x = 417,572 × 417,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,688x = 174,366,375,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,366,375,184/276,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,191.32
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