Finding the Third Proportional to 276,696 and 416,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,696 and 416,160 is: 625,918.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,696 : 416,160 = 416,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,696/416,160 = 416,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,696x = 416,160 × 416,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,696x = 173,189,145,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,189,145,600/276,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,918.50
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