Finding the Third Proportional to 275,559 and 390,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,559 and 390,024 is: 552,036.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,559 : 390,024 = 390,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,559/390,024 = 390,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,559x = 390,024 × 390,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,559x = 152,118,720,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,118,720,576/275,559 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,036.84
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