Finding the Third Proportional to 276,882.75 and 651,921.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,882.75 and 651,921.75 is: 1,534,952.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,882.75 : 651,921.75 = 651,921.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,882.75/651,921.75 = 651,921.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,882.75x = 651,921.75 × 651,921.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,882.75x = 425,001,968,123.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,001,968,123.06/276,882.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,534,952.86
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