Finding the Third Proportional to 265,935.38 and 576,177.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,935.38 and 576,177.75 is: 1,248,351.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,935.38 : 576,177.75 = 576,177.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,935.38/576,177.75 = 576,177.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,935.38x = 576,177.75 × 576,177.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,935.38x = 331,980,799,595.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,980,799,595.06/265,935.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,351.41
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