Finding the Third Proportional to 256,078.50 and 387,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,078.50 and 387,639 is: 586,788.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,078.50 : 387,639 = 387,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,078.50/387,639 = 387,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,078.50x = 387,639 × 387,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,078.50x = 150,263,994,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,263,994,321/256,078.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,788.79
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