Finding the Third Proportional to 273,356 and 591,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,356 and 591,640 is: 1,280,520.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,356 : 591,640 = 591,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,356/591,640 = 591,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,356x = 591,640 × 591,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,356x = 350,037,889,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,037,889,600/273,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,280,520.24
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