Finding the Third Proportional to 262,257 and 546,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,257 and 546,654 is: 1,139,457.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,257 : 546,654 = 546,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,257/546,654 = 546,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,257x = 546,654 × 546,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,257x = 298,830,595,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,830,595,716/262,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,139,457.08
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