Finding the Third Proportional to 261,952 and 572,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,952 and 572,942 is: 1,253,140.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,952 : 572,942 = 572,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,952/572,942 = 572,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,952x = 572,942 × 572,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,952x = 328,262,535,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,262,535,364/261,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,253,140.02
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