Finding the Third Proportional to 268,720 and 579,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,720 and 579,397 is: 1,249,259.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,720 : 579,397 = 579,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,720/579,397 = 579,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,720x = 579,397 × 579,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,720x = 335,700,883,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,700,883,609/268,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,249,259.02
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