Finding the Third Proportional to 260,080 and 567,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,080 and 567,788 is: 1,239,554.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,080 : 567,788 = 567,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,080/567,788 = 567,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,080x = 567,788 × 567,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,080x = 322,383,212,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,383,212,944/260,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,239,554.03
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