Finding the Third Proportional to 256,434.50 and 558,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,434.50 and 558,021 is: 1,214,296.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,434.50 : 558,021 = 558,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,434.50/558,021 = 558,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,434.50x = 558,021 × 558,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,434.50x = 311,387,436,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,387,436,441/256,434.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,214,296.19
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