Finding the Third Proportional to 276,126 and 569,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,126 and 569,868 is: 1,176,091.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,126 : 569,868 = 569,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,126/569,868 = 569,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,126x = 569,868 × 569,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,126x = 324,749,537,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,749,537,424/276,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,091.85
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