Finding the Third Proportional to 277,719 and 597,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,719 and 597,627 is: 1,286,041.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,719 : 597,627 = 597,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,719/597,627 = 597,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,719x = 597,627 × 597,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,719x = 357,158,031,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,158,031,129/277,719 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,286,041.04
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