Finding the Third Proportional to 259,779 and 539,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,779 and 539,967 is: 1,122,355.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,779 : 539,967 = 539,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,779/539,967 = 539,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,779x = 539,967 × 539,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,779x = 291,564,361,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,564,361,089/259,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,122,355.39
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