Finding the Third Proportional to 277,068.94 and 598,343.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,068.94 and 598,343.63 is: 1,292,151.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,068.94 : 598,343.63 = 598,343.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,068.94/598,343.63 = 598,343.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,068.94x = 598,343.63 × 598,343.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,068.94x = 358,015,093,578.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,015,093,578.14/277,068.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,292,151.68
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