Finding the Third Proportional to 277,562 and 655,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,562 and 655,003 is: 1,545,704.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,562 : 655,003 = 655,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,562/655,003 = 655,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,562x = 655,003 × 655,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,562x = 429,028,930,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,028,930,009/277,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,545,704.85
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