Finding the Third Proportional to 276,816 and 598,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,816 and 598,020 is: 1,291,933.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,816 : 598,020 = 598,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,816/598,020 = 598,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,816x = 598,020 × 598,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,816x = 357,627,920,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,627,920,400/276,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,291,933.70
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