Finding the Third Proportional to 276,837.75 and 449,610.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,837.75 and 449,610.75 is: 730,210.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,837.75 : 449,610.75 = 449,610.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,837.75/449,610.75 = 449,610.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,837.75x = 449,610.75 × 449,610.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,837.75x = 202,149,826,515.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,149,826,515.56/276,837.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,210.48
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