Finding the Third Proportional to 279.14 and 410.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 279.14 and 410.63 is: 604.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279.14 : 410.63 = 410.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279.14/410.63 = 410.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279.14x = 410.63 × 410.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279.14x = 168,612.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,612.89/279.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604.04
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