Finding the Third Proportional to 272,677 and 570,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,677 and 570,409 is: 1,193,230.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,677 : 570,409 = 570,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,677/570,409 = 570,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,677x = 570,409 × 570,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,677x = 325,366,427,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,366,427,281/272,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,193,230.19
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