Finding the Third Proportional to 277,752 and 597,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,752 and 597,696 is: 1,286,185.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,752 : 597,696 = 597,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,752/597,696 = 597,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,752x = 597,696 × 597,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,752x = 357,240,508,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,240,508,416/277,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,286,185.19
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