Finding the Third Proportional to 259,371 and 531,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,371 and 531,549 is: 1,089,344.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,371 : 531,549 = 531,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,371/531,549 = 531,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,371x = 531,549 × 531,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,371x = 282,544,339,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,544,339,401/259,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,089,344.37
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