Finding the Third Proportional to 259,348 and 394,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,348 and 394,352 is: 599,632.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,348 : 394,352 = 394,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,348/394,352 = 394,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,348x = 394,352 × 394,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,348x = 155,513,499,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,513,499,904/259,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,632.54
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