Finding the Third Proportional to 269,074 and 570,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,074 and 570,946 is: 1,211,485.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,074 : 570,946 = 570,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,074/570,946 = 570,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,074x = 570,946 × 570,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,074x = 325,979,334,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,979,334,916/269,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,211,485.82
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