Finding the Third Proportional to 277,696 and 605,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,696 and 605,648 is: 1,320,903.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,696 : 605,648 = 605,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,696/605,648 = 605,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,696x = 605,648 × 605,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,696x = 366,809,499,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,809,499,904/277,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,320,903.07
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