Finding the Third Proportional to 271,222 and 567,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,222 and 567,229 is: 1,186,292.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,222 : 567,229 = 567,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,222/567,229 = 567,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,222x = 567,229 × 567,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,222x = 321,748,738,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,748,738,441/271,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,186,292.92
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