Finding the Third Proportional to 272,337 and 598,419.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,337 and 598,419.75 is: 1,314,937.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,337 : 598,419.75 = 598,419.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,337/598,419.75 = 598,419.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,337x = 598,419.75 × 598,419.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,337x = 358,106,197,190.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,106,197,190.06/272,337 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,314,937.73
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