Finding the Third Proportional to 268,699.50 and 566,556.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,699.50 and 566,556.75 is: 1,194,593.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,699.50 : 566,556.75 = 566,556.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,699.50/566,556.75 = 566,556.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,699.50x = 566,556.75 × 566,556.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,699.50x = 320,986,550,970.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,986,550,970.56/268,699.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,194,593.03
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