Finding the Third Proportional to 268,961 and 585,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,961 and 585,232 is: 1,273,405.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,961 : 585,232 = 585,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,961/585,232 = 585,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,961x = 585,232 × 585,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,961x = 342,496,493,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,496,493,824/268,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,273,405.79
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