Finding the Third Proportional to 259,596 and 563,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,596 and 563,256 is: 1,222,119.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,596 : 563,256 = 563,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,596/563,256 = 563,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,596x = 563,256 × 563,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,596x = 317,257,321,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,257,321,536/259,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,222,119.45
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