Finding the Third Proportional to 271,281 and 589,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,281 and 589,263 is: 1,279,967.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,281 : 589,263 = 589,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,281/589,263 = 589,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,281x = 589,263 × 589,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,281x = 347,230,883,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,230,883,169/271,281 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,279,967.57
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