Finding the Third Proportional to 277,332 and 608,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,332 and 608,764 is: 1,336,281.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,332 : 608,764 = 608,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,332/608,764 = 608,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,332x = 608,764 × 608,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,332x = 370,593,607,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,593,607,696/277,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,336,281.45
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