Finding the Third Proportional to 277,522 and 606,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,522 and 606,407 is: 1,325,046.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,522 : 606,407 = 606,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,522/606,407 = 606,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,522x = 606,407 × 606,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,522x = 367,729,449,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,729,449,649/277,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,325,046.12
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