Finding the Third Proportional to 264,496 and 575,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,496 and 575,632 is: 1,252,768.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,496 : 575,632 = 575,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,496/575,632 = 575,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,496x = 575,632 × 575,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,496x = 331,352,199,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,352,199,424/264,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,252,768.28
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