Finding the Third Proportional to 264,786 and 567,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,786 and 567,476 is: 1,216,185.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,786 : 567,476 = 567,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,786/567,476 = 567,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,786x = 567,476 × 567,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,786x = 322,029,010,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,029,010,576/264,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,216,185.94
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