Finding the Third Proportional to 263,057 and 570,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,057 and 570,379 is: 1,236,736.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,057 : 570,379 = 570,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,057/570,379 = 570,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,057x = 570,379 × 570,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,057x = 325,332,203,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,332,203,641/263,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,236,736.54
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