Finding the Third Proportional to 259,140 and 399,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,140 and 399,777 is: 616,738.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,140 : 399,777 = 399,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,140/399,777 = 399,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,140x = 399,777 × 399,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,140x = 159,821,649,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,821,649,729/259,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616,738.63
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