Finding the Third Proportional to 275,554 and 390,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,554 and 390,015 is: 552,021.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,554 : 390,015 = 390,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,554/390,015 = 390,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,554x = 390,015 × 390,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,554x = 152,111,700,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,111,700,225/275,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,021.38
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