Finding the Third Proportional to 269,449.50 and 586,750.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,449.50 and 586,750.50 is: 1,277,701.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,449.50 : 586,750.50 = 586,750.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,449.50/586,750.50 = 586,750.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,449.50x = 586,750.50 × 586,750.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,449.50x = 344,276,149,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,276,149,250.25/269,449.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,277,701.94
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