Finding the Third Proportional to 266,208 and 577,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,208 and 577,330 is: 1,252,065.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,208 : 577,330 = 577,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,208/577,330 = 577,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,208x = 577,330 × 577,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,208x = 333,309,928,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,309,928,900/266,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,252,065.79
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