Finding the Third Proportional to 265,938 and 576,184.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,938 and 576,184.50 is: 1,248,368.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,938 : 576,184.50 = 576,184.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,938/576,184.50 = 576,184.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,938x = 576,184.50 × 576,184.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,938x = 331,988,578,040.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,988,578,040.25/265,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,368.33
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