Finding the Third Proportional to 270,028.88 and 590,913.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,028.88 and 590,913.75 is: 1,293,117.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,028.88 : 590,913.75 = 590,913.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,028.88/590,913.75 = 590,913.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,028.88x = 590,913.75 × 590,913.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,028.88x = 349,179,059,939.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,179,059,939.06/270,028.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,293,117.49
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