Finding the Third Proportional to 271,602 and 584,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,602 and 584,816 is: 1,259,231.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,602 : 584,816 = 584,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,602/584,816 = 584,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,602x = 584,816 × 584,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,602x = 342,009,753,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,009,753,856/271,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,259,231.35
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