Finding the Third Proportional to 266,404 and 571,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,404 and 571,976 is: 1,228,046.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,404 : 571,976 = 571,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,404/571,976 = 571,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,404x = 571,976 × 571,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,404x = 327,156,544,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,156,544,576/266,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,228,046.67
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