Finding the Third Proportional to 266,457 and 570,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,457 and 570,900 is: 1,223,187.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,457 : 570,900 = 570,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,457/570,900 = 570,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,457x = 570,900 × 570,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,457x = 325,926,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,926,810,000/266,457 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,223,187.27
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