Finding the Third Proportional to 264,639 and 573,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,639 and 573,019 is: 1,240,749.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,639 : 573,019 = 573,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,639/573,019 = 573,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,639x = 573,019 × 573,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,639x = 328,350,774,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,350,774,361/264,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,240,749.75
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