Finding the Third Proportional to 277,934 and 606,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,934 and 606,052 is: 1,321,533.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,934 : 606,052 = 606,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,934/606,052 = 606,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,934x = 606,052 × 606,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,934x = 367,299,026,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,299,026,704/277,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,321,533.27
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