Finding the Third Proportional to 258,084 and 555,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,084 and 555,713 is: 1,196,575.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,084 : 555,713 = 555,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,084/555,713 = 555,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,084x = 555,713 × 555,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,084x = 308,816,938,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 308,816,938,369/258,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,196,575.29
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