Finding the Third Proportional to 258,748 and 411,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,748 and 411,450 is: 654,270.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,748 : 411,450 = 411,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,748/411,450 = 411,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,748x = 411,450 × 411,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,748x = 169,291,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,291,102,500/258,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,270.19
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