Finding the Third Proportional to 263,424 and 571,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,424 and 571,808 is: 1,241,209.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,424 : 571,808 = 571,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,424/571,808 = 571,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,424x = 571,808 × 571,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,424x = 326,964,388,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,964,388,864/263,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,241,209.57
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