Finding the Third Proportional to 268,539 and 585,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,539 and 585,012 is: 1,274,448.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,539 : 585,012 = 585,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,539/585,012 = 585,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,539x = 585,012 × 585,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,539x = 342,239,040,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,239,040,144/268,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,274,448.18
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