Finding the Third Proportional to 267,464 and 577,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,464 and 577,060 is: 1,245,020.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,464 : 577,060 = 577,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,464/577,060 = 577,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,464x = 577,060 × 577,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,464x = 332,998,243,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,998,243,600/267,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,245,020.80
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