Finding the Third Proportional to 258,479 and 386,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,479 and 386,169 is: 576,938.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,479 : 386,169 = 386,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,479/386,169 = 386,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,479x = 386,169 × 386,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,479x = 149,126,496,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,126,496,561/258,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,938.54
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