Finding the Third Proportional to 265,373 and 560,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,373 and 560,698 is: 1,184,680.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,373 : 560,698 = 560,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,373/560,698 = 560,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,373x = 560,698 × 560,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,373x = 314,382,247,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,382,247,204/265,373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,184,680.61
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