Finding the Third Proportional to 263,324 and 576,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,324 and 576,650 is: 1,262,798.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,324 : 576,650 = 576,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,324/576,650 = 576,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,324x = 576,650 × 576,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,324x = 332,525,222,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,525,222,500/263,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,262,798.77
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