Finding the Third Proportional to 262,490 and 573,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,490 and 573,096 is: 1,251,243.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,490 : 573,096 = 573,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,490/573,096 = 573,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,490x = 573,096 × 573,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,490x = 328,439,025,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,439,025,216/262,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,251,243.95
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