Finding the Third Proportional to 268,424 and 578,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,424 and 578,879 is: 1,248,401.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,424 : 578,879 = 578,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,424/578,879 = 578,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,424x = 578,879 × 578,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,424x = 335,100,896,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,100,896,641/268,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,401.40
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