Finding the Third Proportional to 266,583 and 563,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,583 and 563,136 is: 1,189,581.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,583 : 563,136 = 563,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,583/563,136 = 563,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,583x = 563,136 × 563,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,583x = 317,122,154,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,122,154,496/266,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,189,581.31
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