Finding the Third Proportional to 259,911 and 391,787
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,911 and 391,787 is: 590,575.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,911 : 391,787 = 391,787 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,911/391,787 = 391,787/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,911x = 391,787 × 391,787 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,911x = 153,497,053,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,497,053,369/259,911 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,575.44
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