Finding the Third Proportional to 261,922 and 571,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,922 and 571,821 is: 1,248,384.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,922 : 571,821 = 571,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,922/571,821 = 571,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,922x = 571,821 × 571,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,922x = 326,979,256,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,979,256,041/261,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,384.08
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