Finding the Third Proportional to 276,918 and 414,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,918 and 414,917 is: 621,686.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,918 : 414,917 = 414,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,918/414,917 = 414,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,918x = 414,917 × 414,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,918x = 172,156,116,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,156,116,889/276,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,686.26
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