Finding the Third Proportional to 277,490 and 598,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,490 and 598,176 is: 1,289,468.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,490 : 598,176 = 598,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,490/598,176 = 598,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,490x = 598,176 × 598,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,490x = 357,814,526,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,814,526,976/277,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,289,468.19
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