Finding the Third Proportional to 267,815 and 583,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,815 and 583,704 is: 1,272,185.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,815 : 583,704 = 583,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,815/583,704 = 583,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,815x = 583,704 × 583,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,815x = 340,710,359,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,710,359,616/267,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,272,185.50
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