Finding the Third Proportional to 277,863 and 607,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,863 and 607,101 is: 1,326,450.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,863 : 607,101 = 607,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,863/607,101 = 607,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,863x = 607,101 × 607,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,863x = 368,571,624,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,571,624,201/277,863 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,326,450.89
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