Finding the Third Proportional to 276,266 and 602,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,266 and 602,500 is: 1,313,973.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,266 : 602,500 = 602,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,266/602,500 = 602,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,266x = 602,500 × 602,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,266x = 363,006,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,006,250,000/276,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,313,973.67
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