Finding the Third Proportional to 278,686 and 602,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,686 and 602,084 is: 1,300,765.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,686 : 602,084 = 602,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,686/602,084 = 602,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,686x = 602,084 × 602,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,686x = 362,505,143,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,505,143,056/278,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,300,765.53
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