Finding the Third Proportional to 266,092 and 571,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,092 and 571,556 is: 1,227,681.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,092 : 571,556 = 571,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,092/571,556 = 571,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,092x = 571,556 × 571,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,092x = 326,676,261,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,676,261,136/266,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,227,681.63
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