Finding the Third Proportional to 270,036 and 581,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,036 and 581,625 is: 1,252,750.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,036 : 581,625 = 581,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,036/581,625 = 581,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,036x = 581,625 × 581,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,036x = 338,287,640,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,287,640,625/270,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,252,750.15
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