Finding the Third Proportional to 278,326 and 416,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,326 and 416,754 is: 624,030.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,326 : 416,754 = 416,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,326/416,754 = 416,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,326x = 416,754 × 416,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,326x = 173,683,896,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,683,896,516/278,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,030.44
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