Finding the Third Proportional to 271,937.25 and 587,112.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,937.25 and 587,112.75 is: 1,267,576.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,937.25 : 587,112.75 = 587,112.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,937.25/587,112.75 = 587,112.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,937.25x = 587,112.75 × 587,112.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,937.25x = 344,701,381,212.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,701,381,212.56/271,937.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,267,576.92
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