Finding the Third Proportional to 269,055 and 570,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,055 and 570,915 is: 1,211,439.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,055 : 570,915 = 570,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,055/570,915 = 570,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,055x = 570,915 × 570,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,055x = 325,943,937,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,943,937,225/269,055 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,211,439.81
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