Finding the Third Proportional to 275,184.75 and 575,337.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,184.75 and 575,337.75 is: 1,202,877.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,184.75 : 575,337.75 = 575,337.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,184.75/575,337.75 = 575,337.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,184.75x = 575,337.75 × 575,337.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,184.75x = 331,013,526,575.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,013,526,575.06/275,184.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,202,877.44
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