Finding the Third Proportional to 258,100 and 565,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,100 and 565,767 is: 1,240,187.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,100 : 565,767 = 565,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,100/565,767 = 565,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,100x = 565,767 × 565,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,100x = 320,092,298,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,092,298,289/258,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,240,187.13
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