Finding the Third Proportional to 260,212 and 568,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,212 and 568,050 is: 1,240,068.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,212 : 568,050 = 568,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,212/568,050 = 568,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,212x = 568,050 × 568,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,212x = 322,680,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,680,802,500/260,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,240,068.88
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