Finding the Third Proportional to 258,979 and 565,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,979 and 565,990 is: 1,236,952.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,979 : 565,990 = 565,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,979/565,990 = 565,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,979x = 565,990 × 565,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,979x = 320,344,680,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,344,680,100/258,979 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,236,952.34
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