Finding the Third Proportional to 272,513 and 586,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,513 and 586,674 is: 1,263,009.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,513 : 586,674 = 586,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,513/586,674 = 586,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,513x = 586,674 × 586,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,513x = 344,186,382,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,186,382,276/272,513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,263,009.04
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