Finding the Third Proportional to 261,926 and 571,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,926 and 571,830 is: 1,248,404.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,926 : 571,830 = 571,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,926/571,830 = 571,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,926x = 571,830 × 571,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,926x = 326,989,548,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,989,548,900/261,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,404.32
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