Finding the Third Proportional to 264,290 and 580,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,290 and 580,852 is: 1,276,586.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,290 : 580,852 = 580,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,290/580,852 = 580,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,290x = 580,852 × 580,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,290x = 337,389,045,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,389,045,904/264,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,276,586.50
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