Finding the Third Proportional to 269,842.50 and 594,015.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,842.50 and 594,015.75 is: 1,307,632.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,842.50 : 594,015.75 = 594,015.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,842.50/594,015.75 = 594,015.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,842.50x = 594,015.75 × 594,015.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,842.50x = 352,854,711,248.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,854,711,248.06/269,842.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307,632.09
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