Finding the Third Proportional to 273,280 and 593,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,280 and 593,840 is: 1,290,419.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,280 : 593,840 = 593,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,280/593,840 = 593,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,280x = 593,840 × 593,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,280x = 352,645,945,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,645,945,600/273,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,290,419.88
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