Finding the Third Proportional to 273,164 and 596,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,164 and 596,136 is: 1,300,969.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,164 : 596,136 = 596,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,164/596,136 = 596,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,164x = 596,136 × 596,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,164x = 355,378,130,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,378,130,496/273,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,300,969.86
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