Finding the Third Proportional to 269,799 and 582,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,799 and 582,825 is: 1,259,029.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,799 : 582,825 = 582,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,799/582,825 = 582,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,799x = 582,825 × 582,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,799x = 339,684,980,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,684,980,625/269,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,259,029.80
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