Finding the Third Proportional to 275,558 and 390,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,558 and 390,021 is: 552,030.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,558 : 390,021 = 390,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,558/390,021 = 390,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,558x = 390,021 × 390,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,558x = 152,116,380,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,116,380,441/275,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,030.35
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