Finding the Third Proportional to 268,251 and 558,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,251 and 558,540 is: 1,162,966.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,251 : 558,540 = 558,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,251/558,540 = 558,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,251x = 558,540 × 558,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,251x = 311,966,931,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,966,931,600/268,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,162,966.52
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