Finding the Third Proportional to 261,309 and 572,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,309 and 572,443 is: 1,254,036.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,309 : 572,443 = 572,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,309/572,443 = 572,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,309x = 572,443 × 572,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,309x = 327,690,988,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,690,988,249/261,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,254,036.36
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