Finding the Third Proportional to 277,393.50 and 596,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,393.50 and 596,925 is: 1,284,527.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,393.50 : 596,925 = 596,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,393.50/596,925 = 596,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,393.50x = 596,925 × 596,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,393.50x = 356,319,455,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,319,455,625/277,393.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,284,527.05
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