Finding the Third Proportional to 259,776 and 559,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,776 and 559,008 is: 1,202,920.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,776 : 559,008 = 559,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,776/559,008 = 559,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,776x = 559,008 × 559,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,776x = 312,489,944,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,489,944,064/259,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,202,920.76
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