Finding the Third Proportional to 277,595 and 597,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,595 and 597,286 is: 1,285,147.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,595 : 597,286 = 597,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,595/597,286 = 597,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,595x = 597,286 × 597,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,595x = 356,750,565,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,750,565,796/277,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,285,147.66
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