Finding the Third Proportional to 266,202 and 576,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,202 and 576,666 is: 1,249,215.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,202 : 576,666 = 576,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,202/576,666 = 576,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,202x = 576,666 × 576,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,202x = 332,543,675,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,543,675,556/266,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,249,215.54
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