Finding the Third Proportional to 270,826 and 594,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,826 and 594,164 is: 1,303,533.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,826 : 594,164 = 594,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,826/594,164 = 594,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,826x = 594,164 × 594,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,826x = 353,030,858,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,030,858,896/270,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,303,533.85
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