Finding the Third Proportional to 264,423 and 570,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,423 and 570,923 is: 1,232,695.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,423 : 570,923 = 570,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,423/570,923 = 570,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,423x = 570,923 × 570,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,423x = 325,953,071,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,953,071,929/264,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,232,695.61
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