Finding the Third Proportional to 251,314 and 388,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,314 and 388,635 is: 600,989.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,314 : 388,635 = 388,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,314/388,635 = 388,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,314x = 388,635 × 388,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,314x = 151,037,163,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,037,163,225/251,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,989.85
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