Finding the Third Proportional to 258,833 and 558,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,833 and 558,514 is: 1,205,170.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,833 : 558,514 = 558,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,833/558,514 = 558,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,833x = 558,514 × 558,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,833x = 311,937,888,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,937,888,196/258,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,205,170.47
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