Finding the Third Proportional to 258,600 and 399,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,600 and 399,276 is: 616,478.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,600 : 399,276 = 399,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,600/399,276 = 399,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,600x = 399,276 × 399,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,600x = 159,421,324,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,421,324,176/258,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616,478.44
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