Finding the Third Proportional to 278,968 and 610,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,968 and 610,100 is: 1,334,282.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,968 : 610,100 = 610,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,968/610,100 = 610,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,968x = 610,100 × 610,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,968x = 372,222,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,222,010,000/278,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,334,282.10
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