Finding the Third Proportional to 276,202 and 598,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,202 and 598,484 is: 1,296,815.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,202 : 598,484 = 598,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,202/598,484 = 598,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,202x = 598,484 × 598,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,202x = 358,183,098,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,183,098,256/276,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,296,815.73
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