Finding the Third Proportional to 264,468 and 587,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,468 and 587,784 is: 1,306,358.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,468 : 587,784 = 587,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,468/587,784 = 587,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,468x = 587,784 × 587,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,468x = 345,490,030,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,490,030,656/264,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,306,358.54
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