Finding the Third Proportional to 265,902.75 and 559,689.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,902.75 and 559,689.75 is: 1,178,072.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,902.75 : 559,689.75 = 559,689.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,902.75/559,689.75 = 559,689.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,902.75x = 559,689.75 × 559,689.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,902.75x = 313,252,616,255.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,252,616,255.06/265,902.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,178,072.12
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