Finding the Third Proportional to 273,764 and 585,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,764 and 585,351 is: 1,251,573.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,764 : 585,351 = 585,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,764/585,351 = 585,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,764x = 585,351 × 585,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,764x = 342,635,793,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,635,793,201/273,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,251,573.59
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