Finding the Third Proportional to 279,543 and 614,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,543 and 614,004 is: 1,348,632.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,543 : 614,004 = 614,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,543/614,004 = 614,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,543x = 614,004 × 614,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,543x = 377,000,912,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,000,912,016/279,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,348,632.99
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