Finding the Third Proportional to 269,370.75 and 589,224.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,370.75 and 589,224.75 is: 1,288,877.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,370.75 : 589,224.75 = 589,224.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,370.75/589,224.75 = 589,224.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,370.75x = 589,224.75 × 589,224.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,370.75x = 347,185,806,012.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,185,806,012.56/269,370.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,288,877.16
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