Finding the Third Proportional to 276,147 and 591,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,147 and 591,615 is: 1,267,470.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,147 : 591,615 = 591,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,147/591,615 = 591,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,147x = 591,615 × 591,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,147x = 350,008,308,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,008,308,225/276,147 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,267,470.98
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