Finding the Third Proportional to 276,878 and 433,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,878 and 433,770 is: 679,564.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,878 : 433,770 = 433,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,878/433,770 = 433,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,878x = 433,770 × 433,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,878x = 188,156,412,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,156,412,900/276,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,564.33
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