Finding the Third Proportional to 269,505 and 571,864.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,505 and 571,864.50 is: 1,213,443.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,505 : 571,864.50 = 571,864.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,505/571,864.50 = 571,864.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,505x = 571,864.50 × 571,864.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,505x = 327,029,006,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,029,006,360.25/269,505 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,213,443.19
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