Finding the Third Proportional to 260,361 and 570,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,361 and 570,658 is: 1,250,765.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,361 : 570,658 = 570,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,361/570,658 = 570,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,361x = 570,658 × 570,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,361x = 325,650,552,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,650,552,964/260,361 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,250,765.49
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