Finding the Third Proportional to 268,740 and 585,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,740 and 585,864 is: 1,277,207.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,740 : 585,864 = 585,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,740/585,864 = 585,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,740x = 585,864 × 585,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,740x = 343,236,626,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,236,626,496/268,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,277,207.06
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