Finding the Third Proportional to 265,614 and 575,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,614 and 575,476 is: 1,246,819.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,614 : 575,476 = 575,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,614/575,476 = 575,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,614x = 575,476 × 575,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,614x = 331,172,626,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,172,626,576/265,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,246,819.17
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