Finding the Third Proportional to 279.38 and 600.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 279.38 and 600.75 is: 1,291.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279.38 : 600.75 = 600.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279.38/600.75 = 600.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279.38x = 600.75 × 600.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279.38x = 360,900.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,900.56/279.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,291.81
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