Finding the Third Proportional to 261,378 and 567,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,378 and 567,006 is: 1,230,003.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,378 : 567,006 = 567,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,378/567,006 = 567,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,378x = 567,006 × 567,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,378x = 321,495,804,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,495,804,036/261,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,230,003.31
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