Finding the Third Proportional to 256,611 and 529,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,611 and 529,584 is: 1,092,935.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,611 : 529,584 = 529,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,611/529,584 = 529,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,611x = 529,584 × 529,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,611x = 280,459,213,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,459,213,056/256,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,092,935.27
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