Finding the Third Proportional to 276,914 and 595,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,914 and 595,948 is: 1,282,542.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,914 : 595,948 = 595,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,914/595,948 = 595,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,914x = 595,948 × 595,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,914x = 355,154,018,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,154,018,704/276,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,282,542.66
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