Finding the Third Proportional to 258,840 and 406,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,840 and 406,120 is: 637,202.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,840 : 406,120 = 406,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,840/406,120 = 406,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,840x = 406,120 × 406,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,840x = 164,933,454,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,933,454,400/258,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,202.34
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