Finding the Third Proportional to 276,916 and 414,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,916 and 414,913 is: 621,678.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,916 : 414,913 = 414,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,916/414,913 = 414,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,916x = 414,913 × 414,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,916x = 172,152,797,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,152,797,569/276,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,678.77
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