Finding the Third Proportional to 262,624 and 576,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,624 and 576,308 is: 1,264,663.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,624 : 576,308 = 576,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,624/576,308 = 576,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,624x = 576,308 × 576,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,624x = 332,130,910,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,130,910,864/262,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,264,663.21
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