Finding the Third Proportional to 258,012 and 398,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,012 and 398,518 is: 615,539.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,012 : 398,518 = 398,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,012/398,518 = 398,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,012x = 398,518 × 398,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,012x = 158,816,596,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,816,596,324/258,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615,539.57
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