Finding the Third Proportional to 265,537 and 573,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,537 and 573,332 is: 1,237,905.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,537 : 573,332 = 573,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,537/573,332 = 573,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,537x = 573,332 × 573,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,537x = 328,709,582,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,709,582,224/265,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,237,905.01
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