Finding the Third Proportional to 266,184 and 581,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,184 and 581,680 is: 1,271,119.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,184 : 581,680 = 581,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,184/581,680 = 581,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,184x = 581,680 × 581,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,184x = 338,351,622,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,351,622,400/266,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,271,119.31
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