Finding the Third Proportional to 271,650.38 and 593,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,650.38 and 593,784 is: 1,297,916.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,650.38 : 593,784 = 593,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,650.38/593,784 = 593,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,650.38x = 593,784 × 593,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,650.38x = 352,579,438,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,579,438,656/271,650.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,297,916.26
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