Finding the Third Proportional to 268,921.27 and 586,742.48
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,921.27 and 586,742.48 is: 1,280,176.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,921.27 : 586,742.48 = 586,742.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,921.27/586,742.48 = 586,742.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,921.27x = 586,742.48 × 586,742.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,921.27x = 344,266,742,970.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,266,742,970.55/268,921.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,280,176.72
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