Finding the Third Proportional to 258,176 and 559,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,176 and 559,243 is: 1,211,393.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,176 : 559,243 = 559,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,176/559,243 = 559,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,176x = 559,243 × 559,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,176x = 312,752,733,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,752,733,049/258,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,211,393.52
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