Finding the Third Proportional to 274,368.50 and 578,625.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,368.50 and 578,625.50 is: 1,220,283.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,368.50 : 578,625.50 = 578,625.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,368.50/578,625.50 = 578,625.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,368.50x = 578,625.50 × 578,625.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,368.50x = 334,807,469,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,807,469,250.25/274,368.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,220,283.92
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