Finding the Third Proportional to 257,848 and 386,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,848 and 386,898 is: 580,536.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,848 : 386,898 = 386,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,848/386,898 = 386,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,848x = 386,898 × 386,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,848x = 149,690,062,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,690,062,404/257,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,536.06
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