Finding the Third Proportional to 270,922.50 and 416,575.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,922.50 and 416,575.50 is: 640,534.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,922.50 : 416,575.50 = 416,575.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,922.50/416,575.50 = 416,575.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,922.50x = 416,575.50 × 416,575.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,922.50x = 173,535,147,200.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,535,147,200.25/270,922.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,534.28
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