Finding the Third Proportional to 276,156 and 604,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,156 and 604,000 is: 1,321,050.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,156 : 604,000 = 604,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,156/604,000 = 604,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,156x = 604,000 × 604,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,156x = 364,816,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,816,000,000/276,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,321,050.42
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