Finding the Third Proportional to 258,784 and 563,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,784 and 563,130 is: 1,225,405.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,784 : 563,130 = 563,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,784/563,130 = 563,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,784x = 563,130 × 563,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,784x = 317,115,396,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,115,396,900/258,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,225,405.73
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