Finding the Third Proportional to 276,062.50 and 595,618.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,062.50 and 595,618.75 is: 1,285,077.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,062.50 : 595,618.75 = 595,618.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,062.50/595,618.75 = 595,618.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,062.50x = 595,618.75 × 595,618.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,062.50x = 354,761,695,351.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,761,695,351.56/276,062.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,285,077.46
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