Finding the Third Proportional to 258,935.06 and 564,936.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,935.06 and 564,936.19 is: 1,232,559.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,935.06 : 564,936.19 = 564,936.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,935.06/564,936.19 = 564,936.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,935.06x = 564,936.19 × 564,936.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,935.06x = 319,152,895,947.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,152,895,947.04/258,935.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,232,559.60
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