Finding the Third Proportional to 277,111 and 595,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,111 and 595,661 is: 1,280,396.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,111 : 595,661 = 595,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,111/595,661 = 595,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,111x = 595,661 × 595,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,111x = 354,812,026,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,812,026,921/277,111 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,280,396.76
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