Finding the Third Proportional to 270,027 and 590,901.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,027 and 590,901.75 is: 1,293,073.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,027 : 590,901.75 = 590,901.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,027/590,901.75 = 590,901.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,027x = 590,901.75 × 590,901.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,027x = 349,164,878,153.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,164,878,153.06/270,027 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,293,073.95
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