Finding the Third Proportional to 263,944 and 580,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,944 and 580,372 is: 1,276,148.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,944 : 580,372 = 580,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,944/580,372 = 580,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,944x = 580,372 × 580,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,944x = 336,831,658,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,831,658,384/263,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,276,148.19
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