Finding the Third Proportional to 240,877.13 and 569,656.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,877.13 and 569,656.13 is: 1,347,193.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,877.13 : 569,656.13 = 569,656.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,877.13/569,656.13 = 569,656.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,877.13x = 569,656.13 × 569,656.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,877.13x = 324,508,100,750.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,508,100,750.02/240,877.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,347,193.52
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