Finding the Third Proportional to 274,742 and 579,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,742 and 579,004 is: 1,220,219.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,742 : 579,004 = 579,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,742/579,004 = 579,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,742x = 579,004 × 579,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,742x = 335,245,632,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,245,632,016/274,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,220,219.81
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