Finding the Third Proportional to 271,218.50 and 583,245
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,218.50 and 583,245 is: 1,254,246.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,218.50 : 583,245 = 583,245 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,218.50/583,245 = 583,245/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,218.50x = 583,245 × 583,245 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,218.50x = 340,174,730,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,174,730,025/271,218.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,254,246.04
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