Finding the Third Proportional to 274,360 and 598,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,360 and 598,993 is: 1,307,743.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,360 : 598,993 = 598,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,360/598,993 = 598,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,360x = 598,993 × 598,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,360x = 358,792,614,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,792,614,049/274,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307,743.89
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