Finding the Third Proportional to 278,323 and 596,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,323 and 596,000 is: 1,276,272.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,323 : 596,000 = 596,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,323/596,000 = 596,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,323x = 596,000 × 596,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,323x = 355,216,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,216,000,000/278,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,276,272.53
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