Finding the Third Proportional to 268,993 and 582,518.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,993 and 582,518.50 is: 1,261,474.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,993 : 582,518.50 = 582,518.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,993/582,518.50 = 582,518.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,993x = 582,518.50 × 582,518.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,993x = 339,327,802,842.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,327,802,842.25/268,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,261,474.47
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