Finding the Third Proportional to 263,618 and 579,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,618 and 579,716 is: 1,274,839.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,618 : 579,716 = 579,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,618/579,716 = 579,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,618x = 579,716 × 579,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,618x = 336,070,640,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,070,640,656/263,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,274,839.51
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