Finding the Third Proportional to 262,874 and 570,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,874 and 570,035 is: 1,236,105.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,874 : 570,035 = 570,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,874/570,035 = 570,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,874x = 570,035 × 570,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,874x = 324,939,901,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,939,901,225/262,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,236,105.13
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