Finding the Third Proportional to 277,906 and 565,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,906 and 565,633 is: 1,151,255.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,906 : 565,633 = 565,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,906/565,633 = 565,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,906x = 565,633 × 565,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,906x = 319,940,690,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,940,690,689/277,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,151,255.07
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