Finding the Third Proportional to 259,326 and 539,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,326 and 539,307 is: 1,121,569.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,326 : 539,307 = 539,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,326/539,307 = 539,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,326x = 539,307 × 539,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,326x = 290,852,040,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,852,040,249/259,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,121,569.15
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