Finding the Third Proportional to 276,964 and 414,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,964 and 414,966 is: 621,729.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,964 : 414,966 = 414,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,964/414,966 = 414,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,964x = 414,966 × 414,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,964x = 172,196,781,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,196,781,156/276,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,729.83
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