Finding the Third Proportional to 275,631 and 593,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,631 and 593,488 is: 1,277,896.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,631 : 593,488 = 593,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,631/593,488 = 593,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,631x = 593,488 × 593,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,631x = 352,228,006,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,228,006,144/275,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,277,896.92
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