Finding the Third Proportional to 270,378 and 575,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,378 and 575,694 is: 1,225,778.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,378 : 575,694 = 575,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,378/575,694 = 575,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,378x = 575,694 × 575,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,378x = 331,423,581,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,423,581,636/270,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,225,778.66
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