Finding the Third Proportional to 275,870 and 591,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,870 and 591,097 is: 1,266,522.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,870 : 591,097 = 591,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,870/591,097 = 591,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,870x = 591,097 × 591,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,870x = 349,395,663,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,395,663,409/275,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,266,522.87
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