Finding the Third Proportional to 259,752 and 390,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,752 and 390,390 is: 586,730.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,752 : 390,390 = 390,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,752/390,390 = 390,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,752x = 390,390 × 390,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,752x = 152,404,352,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,404,352,100/259,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,730.24
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