Finding the Third Proportional to 278,917 and 574,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,917 and 574,339 is: 1,182,664.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,917 : 574,339 = 574,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,917/574,339 = 574,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,917x = 574,339 × 574,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,917x = 329,865,286,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,865,286,921/278,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,182,664.69
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