Finding the Third Proportional to 278,181 and 600,709.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,181 and 600,709.50 is: 1,297,183.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,181 : 600,709.50 = 600,709.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,181/600,709.50 = 600,709.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,181x = 600,709.50 × 600,709.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,181x = 360,851,903,390.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,851,903,390.25/278,181 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,297,183.86
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