Finding the Third Proportional to 276,756.19 and 586,419.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,756.19 and 586,419.75 is: 1,242,567.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,756.19 : 586,419.75 = 586,419.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,756.19/586,419.75 = 586,419.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,756.19x = 586,419.75 × 586,419.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,756.19x = 343,888,123,190.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,888,123,190.06/276,756.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,242,567.06
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