Finding the Third Proportional to 263,322 and 576,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,322 and 576,646 is: 1,262,790.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,322 : 576,646 = 576,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,322/576,646 = 576,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,322x = 576,646 × 576,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,322x = 332,520,609,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,520,609,316/263,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,262,790.84
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