Finding the Third Proportional to 260,482.50 and 568,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,482.50 and 568,107 is: 1,239,029.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,482.50 : 568,107 = 568,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,482.50/568,107 = 568,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,482.50x = 568,107 × 568,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,482.50x = 322,745,563,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,745,563,449/260,482.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,239,029.74
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