Finding the Third Proportional to 265,056.75 and 588,912.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,056.75 and 588,912.75 is: 1,308,467.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,056.75 : 588,912.75 = 588,912.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,056.75/588,912.75 = 588,912.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,056.75x = 588,912.75 × 588,912.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,056.75x = 346,818,227,112.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,818,227,112.56/265,056.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,467.82
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