Finding the Third Proportional to 277,210 and 597,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,210 and 597,053 is: 1,285,928.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,210 : 597,053 = 597,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,210/597,053 = 597,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,210x = 597,053 × 597,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,210x = 356,472,284,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,472,284,809/277,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,285,928.66
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