Finding the Third Proportional to 276,911 and 414,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,911 and 414,906 is: 621,669.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,911 : 414,906 = 414,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,911/414,906 = 414,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,911x = 414,906 × 414,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,911x = 172,146,988,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,146,988,836/276,911 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,669.02
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