Finding the Third Proportional to 275,434 and 591,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,434 and 591,044 is: 1,268,300.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,434 : 591,044 = 591,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,434/591,044 = 591,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,434x = 591,044 × 591,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,434x = 349,333,009,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,333,009,936/275,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,268,300.25
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