Finding the Third Proportional to 258,515 and 388,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,515 and 388,046 is: 582,479.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,515 : 388,046 = 388,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,515/388,046 = 388,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,515x = 388,046 × 388,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,515x = 150,579,698,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,579,698,116/258,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,479.54
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