Finding the Third Proportional to 277,602 and 602,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,602 and 602,771 is: 1,308,826.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,602 : 602,771 = 602,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,602/602,771 = 602,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,602x = 602,771 × 602,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,602x = 363,332,878,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,332,878,441/277,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,826.59
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