Finding the Third Proportional to 258,052 and 410,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,052 and 410,886 is: 654,237.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,052 : 410,886 = 410,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,052/410,886 = 410,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,052x = 410,886 × 410,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,052x = 168,827,304,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,827,304,996/258,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,237.54
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