Finding the Third Proportional to 277,076.95 and 596,897.02
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,076.95 and 596,897.02 is: 1,285,873.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,076.95 : 596,897.02 = 596,897.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,076.95/596,897.02 = 596,897.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,076.95x = 596,897.02 × 596,897.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,076.95x = 356,286,047,262.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,286,047,262.03/277,076.95 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,285,873.99
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