Finding the Third Proportional to 266,436 and 570,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,436 and 570,660 is: 1,222,255.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,436 : 570,660 = 570,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,436/570,660 = 570,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,436x = 570,660 × 570,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,436x = 325,652,835,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,652,835,600/266,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,222,255.38
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