Finding the Third Proportional to 277,168 and 602,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,168 and 602,928 is: 1,311,558.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,168 : 602,928 = 602,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,168/602,928 = 602,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,168x = 602,928 × 602,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,168x = 363,522,173,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,522,173,184/277,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,311,558.96
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