Finding the Third Proportional to 265,698 and 574,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,698 and 574,810 is: 1,243,541.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,698 : 574,810 = 574,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,698/574,810 = 574,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,698x = 574,810 × 574,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,698x = 330,406,536,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,406,536,100/265,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,243,541.68
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