Finding the Third Proportional to 255,470 and 386,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,470 and 386,739 is: 585,458.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,470 : 386,739 = 386,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,470/386,739 = 386,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,470x = 386,739 × 386,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,470x = 149,567,054,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,567,054,121/255,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,458.39
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