Finding the Third Proportional to 258,712 and 386,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,712 and 386,472 is: 577,323.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,712 : 386,472 = 386,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,712/386,472 = 386,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,712x = 386,472 × 386,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,712x = 149,360,606,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,360,606,784/258,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,323.85
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