Finding the Third Proportional to 263,944.13 and 576,286.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,944.13 and 576,286.88 is: 1,258,245.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,944.13 : 576,286.88 = 576,286.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,944.13/576,286.88 = 576,286.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,944.13x = 576,286.88 × 576,286.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,944.13x = 332,106,562,297.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,106,562,297.27/263,944.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,258,245.71
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