Finding the Third Proportional to 273,375 and 595,815.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,375 and 595,815.75 is: 1,298,569.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,375 : 595,815.75 = 595,815.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,375/595,815.75 = 595,815.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,375x = 595,815.75 × 595,815.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,375x = 354,996,407,948.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,996,407,948.06/273,375 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,298,569.39
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