Finding the Third Proportional to 264,238 and 580,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,238 and 580,964 is: 1,277,330.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,238 : 580,964 = 580,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,238/580,964 = 580,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,238x = 580,964 × 580,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,238x = 337,519,169,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,519,169,296/264,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,277,330.17
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