Finding the Third Proportional to 270,865 and 583,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,865 and 583,354 is: 1,256,352.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,865 : 583,354 = 583,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,865/583,354 = 583,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,865x = 583,354 × 583,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,865x = 340,301,889,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,301,889,316/270,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,256,352.39
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