Finding the Third Proportional to 265,633 and 570,631
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,633 and 570,631 is: 1,225,825.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,633 : 570,631 = 570,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,633/570,631 = 570,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,633x = 570,631 × 570,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,633x = 325,619,738,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,619,738,161/265,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,225,825.62
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