Finding the Third Proportional to 255,982 and 558,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,982 and 558,548 is: 1,218,741.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,982 : 558,548 = 558,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,982/558,548 = 558,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,982x = 558,548 × 558,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,982x = 311,975,868,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,975,868,304/255,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,218,741.43
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