Finding the Third Proportional to 258,720 and 386,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,720 and 386,484 is: 577,341.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,720 : 386,484 = 386,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,720/386,484 = 386,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,720x = 386,484 × 386,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,720x = 149,369,882,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,369,882,256/258,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,341.85
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