Finding the Third Proportional to 276,630 and 603,529.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,630 and 603,529.50 is: 1,316,733.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,630 : 603,529.50 = 603,529.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,630/603,529.50 = 603,529.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,630x = 603,529.50 × 603,529.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,630x = 364,247,857,370.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,247,857,370.25/276,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,316,733.03
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