Finding the Third Proportional to 273,726 and 600,736.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,726 and 600,736.50 is: 1,318,414.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,726 : 600,736.50 = 600,736.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,726/600,736.50 = 600,736.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,726x = 600,736.50 × 600,736.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,726x = 360,884,342,432.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,884,342,432.25/273,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,318,414.55
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