Finding the Third Proportional to 258,300 and 387,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,300 and 387,711 is: 581,958.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,300 : 387,711 = 387,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,300/387,711 = 387,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,300x = 387,711 × 387,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,300x = 150,319,819,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,319,819,521/258,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,958.26
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