Finding the Third Proportional to 277,549 and 594,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,549 and 594,504 is: 1,273,414.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,549 : 594,504 = 594,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,549/594,504 = 594,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,549x = 594,504 × 594,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,549x = 353,435,006,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,435,006,016/277,549 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,273,414.81
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