Finding the Third Proportional to 266,406 and 566,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,406 and 566,712 is: 1,205,537.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,406 : 566,712 = 566,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,406/566,712 = 566,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,406x = 566,712 × 566,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,406x = 321,162,490,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,162,490,944/266,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,205,537.75
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