Finding the Third Proportional to 255,973.50 and 558,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,973.50 and 558,531 is: 1,218,707.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,973.50 : 558,531 = 558,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,973.50/558,531 = 558,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,973.50x = 558,531 × 558,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,973.50x = 311,956,877,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,956,877,961/255,973.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,218,707.71
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