Finding the Third Proportional to 277,032 and 598,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,032 and 598,368 is: 1,292,429.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,032 : 598,368 = 598,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,032/598,368 = 598,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,032x = 598,368 × 598,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,032x = 358,044,263,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,044,263,424/277,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,292,429.26
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