Finding the Third Proportional to 272,873.81 and 588,394.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,873.81 and 588,394.13 is: 1,268,746.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,873.81 : 588,394.13 = 588,394.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,873.81/588,394.13 = 588,394.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,873.81x = 588,394.13 × 588,394.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,873.81x = 346,207,646,334.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,207,646,334.52/272,873.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,268,746.32
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