Finding the Third Proportional to 259,884 and 569,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,884 and 569,412 is: 1,247,595.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,884 : 569,412 = 569,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,884/569,412 = 569,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,884x = 569,412 × 569,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,884x = 324,230,025,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,230,025,744/259,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,247,595.18
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