Finding the Third Proportional to 272,631 and 558,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,631 and 558,861 is: 1,145,598.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,631 : 558,861 = 558,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,631/558,861 = 558,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,631x = 558,861 × 558,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,631x = 312,325,617,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,325,617,321/272,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,145,598.33
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