Finding the Third Proportional to 266,338 and 572,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,338 and 572,203 is: 1,229,326.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,338 : 572,203 = 572,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,338/572,203 = 572,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,338x = 572,203 × 572,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,338x = 327,416,273,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,416,273,209/266,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,229,326.17
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