Finding the Third Proportional to 270,250 and 592,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,250 and 592,388 is: 1,298,514.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,250 : 592,388 = 592,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,250/592,388 = 592,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,250x = 592,388 × 592,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,250x = 350,923,542,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,923,542,544/270,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,298,514.50
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