Finding the Third Proportional to 259,472 and 563,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,472 and 563,236 is: 1,222,616.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,472 : 563,236 = 563,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,472/563,236 = 563,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,472x = 563,236 × 563,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,472x = 317,234,791,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,234,791,696/259,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,222,616.67
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