Finding the Third Proportional to 276,480 and 604,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,480 and 604,800 is: 1,323,000
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,480 : 604,800 = 604,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,480/604,800 = 604,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,480x = 604,800 × 604,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,480x = 365,783,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,783,040,000/276,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323,000
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