Finding the Third Proportional to 273,802 and 598,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,802 and 598,027 is: 1,306,185.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,802 : 598,027 = 598,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,802/598,027 = 598,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,802x = 598,027 × 598,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,802x = 357,636,292,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,636,292,729/273,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,306,185.83
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