Finding the Third Proportional to 269,326 and 583,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,326 and 583,224 is: 1,262,968.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,326 : 583,224 = 583,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,326/583,224 = 583,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,326x = 583,224 × 583,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,326x = 340,150,234,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,150,234,176/269,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,262,968.43
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