Finding the Third Proportional to 258,672 and 386,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,672 and 386,415 is: 577,242.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,672 : 386,415 = 386,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,672/386,415 = 386,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,672x = 386,415 × 386,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,672x = 149,316,552,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,316,552,225/258,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,242.81
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