Finding the Third Proportional to 270,828 and 586,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,828 and 586,854 is: 1,271,647.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,828 : 586,854 = 586,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,828/586,854 = 586,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,828x = 586,854 × 586,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,828x = 344,397,617,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,397,617,316/270,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,271,647.01
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