Finding the Third Proportional to 277,302 and 567,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,302 and 567,747 is: 1,162,402.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,302 : 567,747 = 567,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,302/567,747 = 567,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,302x = 567,747 × 567,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,302x = 322,336,656,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,336,656,009/277,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,162,402.93
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