Finding the Third Proportional to 261,064 and 570,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,064 and 570,060 is: 1,244,784.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,064 : 570,060 = 570,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,064/570,060 = 570,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,064x = 570,060 × 570,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,064x = 324,968,403,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,968,403,600/261,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,244,784.43
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