Finding the Third Proportional to 261,090 and 393,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,090 and 393,714 is: 593,706.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,090 : 393,714 = 393,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,090/393,714 = 393,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,090x = 393,714 × 393,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,090x = 155,010,713,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,010,713,796/261,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,706.05
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