Finding the Third Proportional to 276,582.88 and 427,159.12
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,582.88 and 427,159.12 is: 659,711.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,582.88 : 427,159.12 = 427,159.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,582.88/427,159.12 = 427,159.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,582.88x = 427,159.12 × 427,159.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,582.88x = 182,464,910,562.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,464,910,562.09/276,582.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,711.50
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