Finding the Third Proportional to 256,534 and 556,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,534 and 556,879 is: 1,208,862.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,534 : 556,879 = 556,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,534/556,879 = 556,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,534x = 556,879 × 556,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,534x = 310,114,220,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,114,220,641/256,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,208,862.06
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