Finding the Third Proportional to 258,536 and 540,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,536 and 540,496 is: 1,129,962.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,536 : 540,496 = 540,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,536/540,496 = 540,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,536x = 540,496 × 540,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,536x = 292,135,926,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,135,926,016/258,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,129,962.27
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