Finding the Third Proportional to 267,287.34 and 581,628.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,287.34 and 581,628.09 is: 1,265,646.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,287.34 : 581,628.09 = 581,628.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,287.34/581,628.09 = 581,628.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,287.34x = 581,628.09 × 581,628.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,287.34x = 338,291,239,439.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,291,239,439.26/267,287.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,265,646.31
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