Finding the Third Proportional to 267,234.75 and 556,581.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,234.75 and 556,581.75 is: 1,159,217.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,234.75 : 556,581.75 = 556,581.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,234.75/556,581.75 = 556,581.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,234.75x = 556,581.75 × 556,581.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,234.75x = 309,783,244,433.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,783,244,433.06/267,234.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,159,217.67
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