Finding the Third Proportional to 275,283 and 407,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,283 and 407,807 is: 604,129.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,283 : 407,807 = 407,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,283/407,807 = 407,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,283x = 407,807 × 407,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,283x = 166,306,549,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,306,549,249/275,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,129.38
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