Finding the Third Proportional to 263,604 and 577,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,604 and 577,392 is: 1,264,705.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,604 : 577,392 = 577,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,604/577,392 = 577,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,604x = 577,392 × 577,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,604x = 333,381,521,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,381,521,664/263,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,264,705.85
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