Finding the Third Proportional to 278,341 and 607,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,341 and 607,225 is: 1,324,713.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,341 : 607,225 = 607,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,341/607,225 = 607,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,341x = 607,225 × 607,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,341x = 368,722,200,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,722,200,625/278,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,324,713.93
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