Finding the Third Proportional to 276,936 and 602,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,936 and 602,472 is: 1,310,672.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,936 : 602,472 = 602,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,936/602,472 = 602,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,936x = 602,472 × 602,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,936x = 362,972,510,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,972,510,784/276,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,310,672.90
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