Finding the Third Proportional to 266,400 and 570,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,400 and 570,586 is: 1,222,103.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,400 : 570,586 = 570,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,400/570,586 = 570,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,400x = 570,586 × 570,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,400x = 325,568,383,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,568,383,396/266,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,222,103.54
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