Finding the Third Proportional to 276,716 and 415,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,716 and 415,074 is: 622,611
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,716 : 415,074 = 415,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,716/415,074 = 415,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,716x = 415,074 × 415,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,716x = 172,286,425,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,286,425,476/276,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,611
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