Finding the Third Proportional to 272,658 and 583,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,658 and 583,224 is: 1,247,534.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,658 : 583,224 = 583,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,658/583,224 = 583,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,658x = 583,224 × 583,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,658x = 340,150,234,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,150,234,176/272,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,247,534.40
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