Finding the Third Proportional to 277,034 and 606,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,034 and 606,615 is: 1,328,290.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,034 : 606,615 = 606,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,034/606,615 = 606,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,034x = 606,615 × 606,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,034x = 367,981,758,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,981,758,225/277,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,328,290.96
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