Finding the Third Proportional to 274,362 and 598,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,362 and 598,997 is: 1,307,751.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,362 : 598,997 = 598,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,362/598,997 = 598,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,362x = 598,997 × 598,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,362x = 358,797,406,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,797,406,009/274,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307,751.82
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