Finding the Third Proportional to 275,214 and 558,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,214 and 558,174 is: 1,132,058.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,214 : 558,174 = 558,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,214/558,174 = 558,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,214x = 558,174 × 558,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,214x = 311,558,214,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,558,214,276/275,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,132,058.01
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