Finding the Third Proportional to 276,726 and 415,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,726 and 415,092 is: 622,642.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,726 : 415,092 = 415,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,726/415,092 = 415,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,726x = 415,092 × 415,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,726x = 172,301,368,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,301,368,464/276,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,642.50
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