Finding the Third Proportional to 277,275 and 597,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,275 and 597,804 is: 1,288,863.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,275 : 597,804 = 597,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,275/597,804 = 597,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,275x = 597,804 × 597,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,275x = 357,369,622,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,369,622,416/277,275 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,288,863.48
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