Finding the Third Proportional to 275,879.63 and 616,344.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,879.63 and 616,344.75 is: 1,376,980.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,879.63 : 616,344.75 = 616,344.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,879.63/616,344.75 = 616,344.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,879.63x = 616,344.75 × 616,344.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,879.63x = 379,880,850,852.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 379,880,850,852.56/275,879.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,376,980.45
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