Finding the Third Proportional to 279,030 and 605,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,030 and 605,627 is: 1,314,496.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,030 : 605,627 = 605,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,030/605,627 = 605,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,030x = 605,627 × 605,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,030x = 366,784,063,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,784,063,129/279,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,314,496.88
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