Finding the Third Proportional to 271,957 and 576,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,957 and 576,330 is: 1,221,355.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,957 : 576,330 = 576,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,957/576,330 = 576,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,957x = 576,330 × 576,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,957x = 332,156,268,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,156,268,900/271,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,221,355.84
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