Finding the Third Proportional to 263,532.38 and 579,543.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,532.38 and 579,543.75 is: 1,274,496.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,532.38 : 579,543.75 = 579,543.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,532.38/579,543.75 = 579,543.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,532.38x = 579,543.75 × 579,543.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,532.38x = 335,870,958,164.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,870,958,164.06/263,532.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,274,496.00
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