Finding the Third Proportional to 276,432.75 and 582,369.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,432.75 and 582,369.75 is: 1,226,897.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,432.75 : 582,369.75 = 582,369.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,432.75/582,369.75 = 582,369.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,432.75x = 582,369.75 × 582,369.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,432.75x = 339,154,525,715.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,154,525,715.06/276,432.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,226,897.05
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