Finding the Third Proportional to 276,835.50 and 603,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,835.50 and 603,699 is: 1,316,494.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,835.50 : 603,699 = 603,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,835.50/603,699 = 603,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,835.50x = 603,699 × 603,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,835.50x = 364,452,482,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,452,482,601/276,835.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,316,494.75
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