Finding the Third Proportional to 265,980 and 569,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,980 and 569,328 is: 1,218,641.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,980 : 569,328 = 569,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,980/569,328 = 569,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,980x = 569,328 × 569,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,980x = 324,134,371,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,134,371,584/265,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,218,641.90
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