Finding the Third Proportional to 274,788 and 579,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,788 and 579,096 is: 1,220,403.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,788 : 579,096 = 579,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,788/579,096 = 579,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,788x = 579,096 × 579,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,788x = 335,352,177,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,352,177,216/274,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,220,403.28
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