Finding the Third Proportional to 259,914 and 413,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,914 and 413,529 is: 657,933.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,914 : 413,529 = 413,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,914/413,529 = 413,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,914x = 413,529 × 413,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,914x = 171,006,233,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,006,233,841/259,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,933.91
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