Finding the Third Proportional to 258,520 and 388,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,520 and 388,053 is: 582,489.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,520 : 388,053 = 388,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,520/388,053 = 388,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,520x = 388,053 × 388,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,520x = 150,585,130,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,585,130,809/258,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,489.29
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