Finding the Third Proportional to 276,774 and 353,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,774 and 353,664 is: 451,914.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,774 : 353,664 = 353,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,774/353,664 = 353,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,774x = 353,664 × 353,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,774x = 125,078,224,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,078,224,896/276,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,914.65
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