Finding the Third Proportional to 259,758 and 558,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,758 and 558,360 is: 1,200,216.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,758 : 558,360 = 558,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,758/558,360 = 558,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,758x = 558,360 × 558,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,758x = 311,765,889,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,765,889,600/259,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,200,216.70
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