Finding the Third Proportional to 276,720 and 415,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,720 and 415,081 is: 622,623.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,720 : 415,081 = 415,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,720/415,081 = 415,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,720x = 415,081 × 415,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,720x = 172,292,236,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,292,236,561/276,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,623.00
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