Finding the Third Proportional to 265,212 and 572,476.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,212 and 572,476.50 is: 1,235,725.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,212 : 572,476.50 = 572,476.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,212/572,476.50 = 572,476.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,212x = 572,476.50 × 572,476.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,212x = 327,729,343,052.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,729,343,052.25/265,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,235,725.92
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