Finding the Third Proportional to 270,533.25 and 578,589.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,533.25 and 578,589.75 is: 1,237,430.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,533.25 : 578,589.75 = 578,589.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,533.25/578,589.75 = 578,589.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,533.25x = 578,589.75 × 578,589.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,533.25x = 334,766,098,805.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,766,098,805.06/270,533.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,237,430.51
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