Finding the Third Proportional to 277,479 and 599,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,479 and 599,130 is: 1,293,635.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,479 : 599,130 = 599,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,479/599,130 = 599,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,479x = 599,130 × 599,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,479x = 358,956,756,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,956,756,900/277,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,293,635.76
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