Finding the Third Proportional to 277,966.69 and 580,056.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,966.69 and 580,056.19 is: 1,210,451.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,966.69 : 580,056.19 = 580,056.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,966.69/580,056.19 = 580,056.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,966.69x = 580,056.19 × 580,056.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,966.69x = 336,465,180,657.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,465,180,657.04/277,966.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,210,451.45
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