Finding the Third Proportional to 277,358 and 567,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,358 and 567,859 is: 1,162,626.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,358 : 567,859 = 567,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,358/567,859 = 567,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,358x = 567,859 × 567,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,358x = 322,463,843,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,463,843,881/277,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,162,626.80
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