Finding the Third Proportional to 263,541 and 564,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,541 and 564,258 is: 1,208,112.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,541 : 564,258 = 564,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,541/564,258 = 564,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,541x = 564,258 × 564,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,541x = 318,387,090,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,387,090,564/263,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,208,112.17
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