Finding the Third Proportional to 268,466 and 578,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,466 and 578,963 is: 1,248,568.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,466 : 578,963 = 578,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,466/578,963 = 578,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,466x = 578,963 × 578,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,466x = 335,198,155,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,198,155,369/268,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,568.37
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