Finding the Third Proportional to 276,782 and 596,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,782 and 596,013 is: 1,283,434.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,782 : 596,013 = 596,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,782/596,013 = 596,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,782x = 596,013 × 596,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,782x = 355,231,496,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,231,496,169/276,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,283,434.24
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