Finding the Third Proportional to 276,968 and 452,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,968 and 452,220 is: 738,363.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,968 : 452,220 = 452,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,968/452,220 = 452,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,968x = 452,220 × 452,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,968x = 204,502,928,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,502,928,400/276,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,363.02
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