Finding the Third Proportional to 276,837.75 and 601,647.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,837.75 and 601,647.75 is: 1,307,552.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,837.75 : 601,647.75 = 601,647.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,837.75/601,647.75 = 601,647.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,837.75x = 601,647.75 × 601,647.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,837.75x = 361,980,015,080.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,980,015,080.06/276,837.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307,552.94
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