Finding the Third Proportional to 270,831 and 586,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,831 and 586,863 is: 1,271,671.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,831 : 586,863 = 586,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,831/586,863 = 586,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,831x = 586,863 × 586,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,831x = 344,408,180,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,408,180,769/270,831 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,271,671.93
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