Finding the Third Proportional to 261,366 and 566,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,366 and 566,987 is: 1,229,977.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,366 : 566,987 = 566,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,366/566,987 = 566,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,366x = 566,987 × 566,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,366x = 321,474,258,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,474,258,169/261,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,229,977.34
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