Finding the Third Proportional to 260,433 and 391,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,433 and 391,343 is: 588,056.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,433 : 391,343 = 391,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,433/391,343 = 391,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,433x = 391,343 × 391,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,433x = 153,149,343,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,149,343,649/260,433 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,056.60
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