Finding the Third Proportional to 276,724 and 415,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,724 and 415,087 is: 622,632.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,724 : 415,087 = 415,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,724/415,087 = 415,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,724x = 415,087 × 415,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,724x = 172,297,217,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,297,217,569/276,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,632.00
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