Finding the Third Proportional to 261,108 and 390,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,108 and 390,672 is: 584,526.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,108 : 390,672 = 390,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,108/390,672 = 390,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,108x = 390,672 × 390,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,108x = 152,624,611,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,624,611,584/261,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,526.75
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