Finding the Third Proportional to 260,298 and 570,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,298 and 570,402 is: 1,249,945.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,298 : 570,402 = 570,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,298/570,402 = 570,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,298x = 570,402 × 570,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,298x = 325,358,441,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,358,441,604/260,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,249,945.99
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