Finding the Third Proportional to 277,704.75 and 575,101.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,704.75 and 575,101.50 is: 1,190,983.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,704.75 : 575,101.50 = 575,101.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,704.75/575,101.50 = 575,101.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,704.75x = 575,101.50 × 575,101.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,704.75x = 330,741,735,302.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,741,735,302.25/277,704.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,190,983.36
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