Finding the Third Proportional to 264,674 and 576,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,674 and 576,000 is: 1,253,526.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,674 : 576,000 = 576,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,674/576,000 = 576,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,674x = 576,000 × 576,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,674x = 331,776,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,776,000,000/264,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,253,526.98
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