Finding the Third Proportional to 269,958.66 and 590,765.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,958.66 and 590,765.06 is: 1,292,802.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,958.66 : 590,765.06 = 590,765.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,958.66/590,765.06 = 590,765.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,958.66x = 590,765.06 × 590,765.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,958.66x = 349,003,359,070.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,003,359,070.63/269,958.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,292,802.99
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