Finding the Third Proportional to 260,404 and 393,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,404 and 393,407 is: 594,342.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,404 : 393,407 = 393,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,404/393,407 = 393,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,404x = 393,407 × 393,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,404x = 154,769,067,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,769,067,649/260,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,342.13
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