Finding the Third Proportional to 277,722 and 597,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,722 and 597,633 is: 1,286,052.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,722 : 597,633 = 597,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,722/597,633 = 597,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,722x = 597,633 × 597,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,722x = 357,165,202,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,165,202,689/277,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,286,052.97
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