Finding the Third Proportional to 266,859 and 586,201.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,859 and 586,201.50 is: 1,287,692.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,859 : 586,201.50 = 586,201.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,859/586,201.50 = 586,201.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,859x = 586,201.50 × 586,201.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,859x = 343,632,198,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,632,198,602.25/266,859 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,287,692.00
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