Finding the Third Proportional to 276,064 and 606,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,064 and 606,397 is: 1,332,000.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,064 : 606,397 = 606,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,064/606,397 = 606,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,064x = 606,397 × 606,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,064x = 367,717,321,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,717,321,609/276,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,332,000.27
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