Finding the Third Proportional to 276,648 and 563,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,648 and 563,439 is: 1,147,535.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,648 : 563,439 = 563,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,648/563,439 = 563,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,648x = 563,439 × 563,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,648x = 317,463,506,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,463,506,721/276,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,147,535.88
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