Finding the Third Proportional to 271,390 and 578,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,390 and 578,850 is: 1,234,634.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,390 : 578,850 = 578,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,390/578,850 = 578,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,390x = 578,850 × 578,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,390x = 335,067,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,067,322,500/271,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,234,634.00
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