Finding the Third Proportional to 276,837.75 and 431,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,837.75 and 431,649 is: 673,032.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,837.75 : 431,649 = 431,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,837.75/431,649 = 431,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,837.75x = 431,649 × 431,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,837.75x = 186,320,859,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,320,859,201/276,837.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,032.70
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