Finding the Third Proportional to 268,237 and 558,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,237 and 558,505 is: 1,162,881.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,237 : 558,505 = 558,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,237/558,505 = 558,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,237x = 558,505 × 558,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,237x = 311,927,835,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,927,835,025/268,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,162,881.46
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