Finding the Third Proportional to 259,169 and 539,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,169 and 539,029 is: 1,121,091.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,169 : 539,029 = 539,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,169/539,029 = 539,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,169x = 539,029 × 539,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,169x = 290,552,262,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,552,262,841/259,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,121,091.89
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