Finding the Third Proportional to 263,331 and 566,628.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,331 and 566,628.75 is: 1,219,256.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,331 : 566,628.75 = 566,628.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,331/566,628.75 = 566,628.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,331x = 566,628.75 × 566,628.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,331x = 321,068,140,326.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,068,140,326.56/263,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,219,256.91
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