Finding the Third Proportional to 276,757.50 and 586,422.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,757.50 and 586,422.75 is: 1,242,573.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,757.50 : 586,422.75 = 586,422.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,757.50/586,422.75 = 586,422.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,757.50x = 586,422.75 × 586,422.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,757.50x = 343,891,641,717.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,891,641,717.56/276,757.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,242,573.88
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