Finding the Third Proportional to 273,056.25 and 598,599.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,056.25 and 598,599.75 is: 1,312,263.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,056.25 : 598,599.75 = 598,599.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,056.25/598,599.75 = 598,599.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,056.25x = 598,599.75 × 598,599.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,056.25x = 358,321,660,700.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,321,660,700.06/273,056.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,312,263.17
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