Finding the Third Proportional to 259,452 and 558,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,452 and 558,924 is: 1,204,061.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,452 : 558,924 = 558,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,452/558,924 = 558,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,452x = 558,924 × 558,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,452x = 312,396,037,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,396,037,776/259,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,204,061.01
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