Finding the Third Proportional to 270,744 and 594,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,744 and 594,000 is: 1,303,208.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,744 : 594,000 = 594,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,744/594,000 = 594,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,744x = 594,000 × 594,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,744x = 352,836,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,836,000,000/270,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,303,208.94
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