Finding the Third Proportional to 260,160 and 567,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,160 and 567,468 is: 1,237,776.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,160 : 567,468 = 567,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,160/567,468 = 567,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,160x = 567,468 × 567,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,160x = 322,019,931,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,019,931,024/260,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,237,776.49
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