Finding the Third Proportional to 264,790 and 567,485
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,790 and 567,485 is: 1,216,206.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,790 : 567,485 = 567,485 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,790/567,485 = 567,485/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,790x = 567,485 × 567,485 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,790x = 322,039,225,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,039,225,225/264,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,216,206.15
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