Finding the Third Proportional to 264,671 and 575,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,671 and 575,994 is: 1,253,515.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,671 : 575,994 = 575,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,671/575,994 = 575,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,671x = 575,994 × 575,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,671x = 331,769,088,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,769,088,036/264,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,253,515.07
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