Finding the Third Proportional to 259,668 and 392,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,668 and 392,310 is: 592,707.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,668 : 392,310 = 392,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,668/392,310 = 392,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,668x = 392,310 × 392,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,668x = 153,907,136,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,907,136,100/259,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,707.37
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