Finding the Third Proportional to 264,728 and 570,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,728 and 570,928 is: 1,231,296.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,728 : 570,928 = 570,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,728/570,928 = 570,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,728x = 570,928 × 570,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,728x = 325,958,781,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,958,781,184/264,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,231,296.96
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