Finding the Third Proportional to 269,166 and 579,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,166 and 579,801 is: 1,248,928.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,166 : 579,801 = 579,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,166/579,801 = 579,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,166x = 579,801 × 579,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,166x = 336,169,199,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,169,199,601/269,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,928.91
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