Finding the Third Proportional to 258,588 and 386,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,588 and 386,325 is: 577,161.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,588 : 386,325 = 386,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,588/386,325 = 386,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,588x = 386,325 × 386,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,588x = 149,247,005,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,247,005,625/258,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,161.37
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