Finding the Third Proportional to 275,484 and 592,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,484 and 592,980 is: 1,276,390.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,484 : 592,980 = 592,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,484/592,980 = 592,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,484x = 592,980 × 592,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,484x = 351,625,280,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,625,280,400/275,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,276,390.94
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