Finding the Third Proportional to 271,395 and 578,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,395 and 578,859 is: 1,234,649.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,395 : 578,859 = 578,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,395/578,859 = 578,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,395x = 578,859 × 578,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,395x = 335,077,741,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,077,741,881/271,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,234,649.65
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