Finding the Third Proportional to 260,348 and 536,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,348 and 536,244 is: 1,104,512.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,348 : 536,244 = 536,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,348/536,244 = 536,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,348x = 536,244 × 536,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,348x = 287,557,627,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,557,627,536/260,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,104,512.53
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