Finding the Third Proportional to 267,234 and 556,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,234 and 556,581 is: 1,159,217.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,234 : 556,581 = 556,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,234/556,581 = 556,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,234x = 556,581 × 556,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,234x = 309,782,409,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,782,409,561/267,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,159,217.80
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