Finding the Third Proportional to 273,931 and 597,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,931 and 597,690 is: 1,304,099.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,931 : 597,690 = 597,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,931/597,690 = 597,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,931x = 597,690 × 597,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,931x = 357,233,336,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,233,336,100/273,931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,304,099.70
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