Finding the Third Proportional to 274,803.75 and 596,607.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,803.75 and 596,607.75 is: 1,295,254.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,803.75 : 596,607.75 = 596,607.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,803.75/596,607.75 = 596,607.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,803.75x = 596,607.75 × 596,607.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,803.75x = 355,940,807,360.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,940,807,360.06/274,803.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,295,254.55
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