Finding the Third Proportional to 273,104 and 596,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,104 and 596,235 is: 1,301,687.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,104 : 596,235 = 596,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,104/596,235 = 596,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,104x = 596,235 × 596,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,104x = 355,496,175,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,496,175,225/273,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,301,687.91
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