Finding the Third Proportional to 277,560 and 594,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,560 and 594,474 is: 1,273,235.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,560 : 594,474 = 594,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,560/594,474 = 594,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,560x = 594,474 × 594,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,560x = 353,399,336,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,399,336,676/277,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,273,235.83
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