Finding the Third Proportional to 277,082 and 596,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,082 and 596,907 is: 1,285,893.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,082 : 596,907 = 596,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,082/596,907 = 596,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,082x = 596,907 × 596,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,082x = 356,297,966,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,297,966,649/277,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,285,893.59
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