Finding the Third Proportional to 275,957 and 603,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,957 and 603,574 is: 1,320,138.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,957 : 603,574 = 603,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,957/603,574 = 603,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,957x = 603,574 × 603,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,957x = 364,301,573,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,301,573,476/275,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,320,138.91
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