Finding the Third Proportional to 276,394 and 602,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,394 and 602,816 is: 1,314,743.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,394 : 602,816 = 602,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,394/602,816 = 602,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,394x = 602,816 × 602,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,394x = 363,387,129,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,387,129,856/276,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,314,743.19
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