Finding the Third Proportional to 273,530 and 568,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,530 and 568,804 is: 1,182,824.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,530 : 568,804 = 568,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,530/568,804 = 568,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,530x = 568,804 × 568,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,530x = 323,537,990,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,537,990,416/273,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,182,824.52
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