Finding the Third Proportional to 275,482 and 597,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,482 and 597,268 is: 1,294,926.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,482 : 597,268 = 597,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,482/597,268 = 597,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,482x = 597,268 × 597,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,482x = 356,729,063,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,729,063,824/275,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,294,926.94
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