Finding the Third Proportional to 273,499.50 and 590,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,499.50 and 590,739 is: 1,275,953.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,499.50 : 590,739 = 590,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,499.50/590,739 = 590,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,499.50x = 590,739 × 590,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,499.50x = 348,972,566,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,972,566,121/273,499.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,275,953.21
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