Finding the Third Proportional to 268,544 and 585,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,544 and 585,040 is: 1,274,546.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,544 : 585,040 = 585,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,544/585,040 = 585,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,544x = 585,040 × 585,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,544x = 342,271,801,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,271,801,600/268,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,274,546.45
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