Finding the Third Proportional to 276,372 and 604,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,372 and 604,293 is: 1,321,298.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,372 : 604,293 = 604,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,372/604,293 = 604,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,372x = 604,293 × 604,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,372x = 365,170,029,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,170,029,849/276,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,321,298.94
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