Finding the Third Proportional to 265,493 and 573,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,493 and 573,247 is: 1,237,743.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,493 : 573,247 = 573,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,493/573,247 = 573,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,493x = 573,247 × 573,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,493x = 328,612,123,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,612,123,009/265,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,237,743.08
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