Finding the Third Proportional to 274,816 and 585,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,816 and 585,632 is: 1,247,979.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,816 : 585,632 = 585,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,816/585,632 = 585,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,816x = 585,632 × 585,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,816x = 342,964,839,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,964,839,424/274,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,247,979.88
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