Finding the Third Proportional to 275,488 and 403,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,488 and 403,794 is: 591,857.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,488 : 403,794 = 403,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,488/403,794 = 403,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,488x = 403,794 × 403,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,488x = 163,049,594,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,049,594,436/275,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,857.34
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