Finding the Third Proportional to 270,958.50 and 595,545.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,958.50 and 595,545.75 is: 1,308,963.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,958.50 : 595,545.75 = 595,545.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,958.50/595,545.75 = 595,545.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,958.50x = 595,545.75 × 595,545.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,958.50x = 354,674,740,343.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,674,740,343.06/270,958.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,963.33
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