Finding the Third Proportional to 278,172 and 417,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,172 and 417,068 is: 625,317.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,172 : 417,068 = 417,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,172/417,068 = 417,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,172x = 417,068 × 417,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,172x = 173,945,716,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,945,716,624/278,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,317.13
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