Finding the Third Proportional to 256,428 and 558,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,428 and 558,009 is: 1,214,274.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,428 : 558,009 = 558,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,428/558,009 = 558,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,428x = 558,009 × 558,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,428x = 311,374,044,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,374,044,081/256,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,214,274.74
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