Finding the Third Proportional to 275,409 and 601,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,409 and 601,362 is: 1,313,088.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,409 : 601,362 = 601,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,409/601,362 = 601,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,409x = 601,362 × 601,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,409x = 361,636,255,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,636,255,044/275,409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,313,088.01
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