Finding the Third Proportional to 268,726 and 586,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,726 and 586,572 is: 1,280,362.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,726 : 586,572 = 586,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,726/586,572 = 586,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,726x = 586,572 × 586,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,726x = 344,066,711,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,066,711,184/268,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,280,362.57
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