Finding the Third Proportional to 277,030 and 597,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,030 and 597,799 is: 1,289,981.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,030 : 597,799 = 597,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,030/597,799 = 597,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,030x = 597,799 × 597,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,030x = 357,363,644,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,363,644,401/277,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,289,981.75
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