Finding the Third Proportional to 273,806 and 599,228.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,806 and 599,228.50 is: 1,311,420.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,806 : 599,228.50 = 599,228.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,806/599,228.50 = 599,228.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,806x = 599,228.50 × 599,228.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,806x = 359,074,795,212.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 359,074,795,212.25/273,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,311,420.48
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