Finding the Third Proportional to 256,677 and 529,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,677 and 529,614 is: 1,092,778.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,677 : 529,614 = 529,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,677/529,614 = 529,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,677x = 529,614 × 529,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,677x = 280,490,988,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,490,988,996/256,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,092,778.04
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