Finding the Third Proportional to 276,916 and 414,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,916 and 414,914 is: 621,681.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,916 : 414,914 = 414,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,916/414,914 = 414,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,916x = 414,914 × 414,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,916x = 172,153,627,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,153,627,396/276,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,681.76
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