Finding the Third Proportional to 279,730.13 and 610,701.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,730.13 and 610,701.19 is: 1,333,270.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,730.13 : 610,701.19 = 610,701.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,730.13/610,701.19 = 610,701.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,730.13x = 610,701.19 × 610,701.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,730.13x = 372,955,940,413.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,955,940,413.91/279,730.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,333,270.56
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