Finding the Third Proportional to 259,632 and 392,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,632 and 392,256 is: 592,626.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,632 : 392,256 = 392,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,632/392,256 = 392,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,632x = 392,256 × 392,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,632x = 153,864,769,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,864,769,536/259,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,626.37
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