Finding the Third Proportional to 265,006.50 and 580,480.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,006.50 and 580,480.50 is: 1,271,506.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,006.50 : 580,480.50 = 580,480.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,006.50/580,480.50 = 580,480.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,006.50x = 580,480.50 × 580,480.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,006.50x = 336,957,610,880.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,957,610,880.25/265,006.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,271,506.97
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