Finding the Third Proportional to 265,343.75 and 582,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,343.75 and 582,814 is: 1,280,121.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,343.75 : 582,814 = 582,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,343.75/582,814 = 582,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,343.75x = 582,814 × 582,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,343.75x = 339,672,158,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,672,158,596/265,343.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,280,121.20
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