Finding the Third Proportional to 277,236 and 564,520.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,236 and 564,520.50 is: 1,149,502.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,236 : 564,520.50 = 564,520.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,236/564,520.50 = 564,520.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,236x = 564,520.50 × 564,520.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,236x = 318,683,394,920.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,683,394,920.25/277,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,149,502.21
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