Finding the Third Proportional to 269,732 and 581,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,732 and 581,533 is: 1,253,765.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,732 : 581,533 = 581,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,732/581,533 = 581,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,732x = 581,533 × 581,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,732x = 338,180,630,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,180,630,089/269,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,253,765.33
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