Finding the Third Proportional to 277,027.50 and 597,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,027.50 and 597,795 is: 1,289,976.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,027.50 : 597,795 = 597,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,027.50/597,795 = 597,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,027.50x = 597,795 × 597,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,027.50x = 357,358,862,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,358,862,025/277,027.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,289,976.13
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