Finding the Third Proportional to 260,670 and 567,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,670 and 567,994 is: 1,237,646.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,670 : 567,994 = 567,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,670/567,994 = 567,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,670x = 567,994 × 567,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,670x = 322,617,184,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,617,184,036/260,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,237,646.00
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