Finding the Third Proportional to 266,966 and 567,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,966 and 567,843 is: 1,207,815.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,966 : 567,843 = 567,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,966/567,843 = 567,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,966x = 567,843 × 567,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,966x = 322,445,672,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,445,672,649/266,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,207,815.50
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