Finding the Third Proportional to 258,516 and 386,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,516 and 386,230 is: 577,038.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,516 : 386,230 = 386,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,516/386,230 = 386,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,516x = 386,230 × 386,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,516x = 149,173,612,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,173,612,900/258,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,038.22
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