Finding the Third Proportional to 270,797.25 and 378,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,797.25 and 378,573 is: 529,242.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,797.25 : 378,573 = 378,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,797.25/378,573 = 378,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,797.25x = 378,573 × 378,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,797.25x = 143,317,516,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,317,516,329/270,797.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,242.88
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