Finding the Third Proportional to 264,522 and 570,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,522 and 570,861 is: 1,231,966.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,522 : 570,861 = 570,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,522/570,861 = 570,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,522x = 570,861 × 570,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,522x = 325,882,281,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,882,281,321/264,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,231,966.65
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