Finding the Third Proportional to 273,314 and 596,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,314 and 596,367 is: 1,301,263.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,314 : 596,367 = 596,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,314/596,367 = 596,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,314x = 596,367 × 596,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,314x = 355,653,598,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,653,598,689/273,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,301,263.74
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