Finding the Third Proportional to 276,420 and 580,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,420 and 580,692 is: 1,219,894.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,420 : 580,692 = 580,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,420/580,692 = 580,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,420x = 580,692 × 580,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,420x = 337,203,198,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,203,198,864/276,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,219,894.36
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