Finding the Third Proportional to 276,874 and 433,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,874 and 433,766 is: 679,561.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,874 : 433,766 = 433,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,874/433,766 = 433,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,874x = 433,766 × 433,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,874x = 188,152,942,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,152,942,756/276,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,561.62
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