Finding the Third Proportional to 266,880 and 580,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,880 and 580,224 is: 1,261,465.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,880 : 580,224 = 580,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,880/580,224 = 580,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,880x = 580,224 × 580,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,880x = 336,659,890,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,659,890,176/266,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,261,465.42
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