Finding the Third Proportional to 265,953 and 569,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,953 and 569,264 is: 1,218,491.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,953 : 569,264 = 569,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,953/569,264 = 569,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,953x = 569,264 × 569,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,953x = 324,061,501,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,061,501,696/265,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,218,491.62
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