Finding the Third Proportional to 265,968 and 569,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,968 and 569,298 is: 1,218,568.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,968 : 569,298 = 569,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,968/569,298 = 569,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,968x = 569,298 × 569,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,968x = 324,100,212,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,100,212,804/265,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,218,568.45
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