Finding the Third Proportional to 266,715 and 581,361.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,715 and 581,361.75 is: 1,267,200.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,715 : 581,361.75 = 581,361.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,715/581,361.75 = 581,361.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,715x = 581,361.75 × 581,361.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,715x = 337,981,484,363.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,981,484,363.06/266,715 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,267,200.89
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