Finding the Third Proportional to 266,904 and 587,283.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,904 and 587,283.75 is: 1,292,233.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,904 : 587,283.75 = 587,283.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,904/587,283.75 = 587,283.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,904x = 587,283.75 × 587,283.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,904x = 344,902,203,014.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,902,203,014.06/266,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,292,233.17
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