Finding the Third Proportional to 271,657.50 and 399,159.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,657.50 and 399,159.75 is: 586,505.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,657.50 : 399,159.75 = 399,159.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,657.50/399,159.75 = 399,159.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,657.50x = 399,159.75 × 399,159.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,657.50x = 159,328,506,020.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,328,506,020.06/271,657.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,505.09
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