Finding the Third Proportional to 277,857.21 and 577,516.08
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,857.21 and 577,516.08 is: 1,200,346.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,857.21 : 577,516.08 = 577,516.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,857.21/577,516.08 = 577,516.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,857.21x = 577,516.08 × 577,516.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,857.21x = 333,524,820,492.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,524,820,492.88/277,857.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,200,346.10
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