Finding the Third Proportional to 276,714 and 415,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,714 and 415,072 is: 622,609.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,714 : 415,072 = 415,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,714/415,072 = 415,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,714x = 415,072 × 415,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,714x = 172,284,765,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,284,765,184/276,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,609.50
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