Finding the Third Proportional to 258,517 and 546,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,517 and 546,841 is: 1,156,732.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,517 : 546,841 = 546,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,517/546,841 = 546,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,517x = 546,841 × 546,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,517x = 299,035,079,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,035,079,281/258,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,156,732.75
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