Finding the Third Proportional to 268,296.47 and 568,567.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,296.47 and 568,567.69 is: 1,204,895.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,296.47 : 568,567.69 = 568,567.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,296.47/568,567.69 = 568,567.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,296.47x = 568,567.69 × 568,567.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,296.47x = 323,269,215,269.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,269,215,269.10/268,296.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,204,895.53
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