Finding the Third Proportional to 278,652 and 406,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,652 and 406,314 is: 592,463.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,652 : 406,314 = 406,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,652/406,314 = 406,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,652x = 406,314 × 406,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,652x = 165,091,066,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,091,066,596/278,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,463.24
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