Finding the Third Proportional to 258,903 and 553,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,903 and 553,785 is: 1,184,527.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,903 : 553,785 = 553,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,903/553,785 = 553,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,903x = 553,785 × 553,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,903x = 306,677,826,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,677,826,225/258,903 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,184,527.90
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