Finding the Third Proportional to 259,718 and 567,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,718 and 567,100 is: 1,238,275.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,718 : 567,100 = 567,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,718/567,100 = 567,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,718x = 567,100 × 567,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,718x = 321,602,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,602,410,000/259,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,238,275.40
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