Finding the Third Proportional to 277,046 and 598,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,046 and 598,384 is: 1,292,433.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,046 : 598,384 = 598,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,046/598,384 = 598,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,046x = 598,384 × 598,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,046x = 358,063,411,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,063,411,456/277,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,292,433.07
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