Finding the Third Proportional to 279,432 and 603,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,432 and 603,504 is: 1,303,419.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,432 : 603,504 = 603,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,432/603,504 = 603,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,432x = 603,504 × 603,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,432x = 364,217,078,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,217,078,016/279,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,303,419.36
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