Finding the Third Proportional to 272,320 and 598,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,320 and 598,394 is: 1,314,906.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,320 : 598,394 = 598,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,320/598,394 = 598,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,320x = 598,394 × 598,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,320x = 358,075,379,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,075,379,236/272,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,314,906.65
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