Finding the Third Proportional to 272,886.75 and 586,815.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,886.75 and 586,815.75 is: 1,261,888.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,886.75 : 586,815.75 = 586,815.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,886.75/586,815.75 = 586,815.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,886.75x = 586,815.75 × 586,815.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,886.75x = 344,352,724,448.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,352,724,448.06/272,886.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,261,888.77
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