Finding the Third Proportional to 266,004 and 583,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,004 and 583,688 is: 1,280,776.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,004 : 583,688 = 583,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,004/583,688 = 583,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,004x = 583,688 × 583,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,004x = 340,691,681,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,691,681,344/266,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,280,776.53
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