Finding the Third Proportional to 270,093 and 582,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,093 and 582,051 is: 1,254,321.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,093 : 582,051 = 582,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,093/582,051 = 582,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,093x = 582,051 × 582,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,093x = 338,783,366,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,783,366,601/270,093 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,254,321.17
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