Finding the Third Proportional to 268,248 and 578,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,248 and 578,652 is: 1,248,240.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,248 : 578,652 = 578,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,248/578,652 = 578,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,248x = 578,652 × 578,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,248x = 334,838,137,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,838,137,104/268,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,240.95
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