Finding the Third Proportional to 273,264 and 593,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,264 and 593,808 is: 1,290,356.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,264 : 593,808 = 593,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,264/593,808 = 593,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,264x = 593,808 × 593,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,264x = 352,607,940,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,607,940,864/273,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,290,356.36
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