Finding the Third Proportional to 273,742.50 and 585,315.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,742.50 and 585,315.75 is: 1,251,521.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,742.50 : 585,315.75 = 585,315.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,742.50/585,315.75 = 585,315.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,742.50x = 585,315.75 × 585,315.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,742.50x = 342,594,527,198.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,594,527,198.06/273,742.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,251,521.15
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