Finding the Third Proportional to 264,504 and 568,776.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,504 and 568,776.75 is: 1,223,070.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,504 : 568,776.75 = 568,776.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,504/568,776.75 = 568,776.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,504x = 568,776.75 × 568,776.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,504x = 323,506,991,340.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,506,991,340.56/264,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,223,070.32
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