Finding the Third Proportional to 268,421.50 and 578,873.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,421.50 and 578,873.50 is: 1,248,389.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,421.50 : 578,873.50 = 578,873.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,421.50/578,873.50 = 578,873.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,421.50x = 578,873.50 × 578,873.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,421.50x = 335,094,529,002.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,094,529,002.25/268,421.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,389.30
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