Finding the Third Proportional to 261,285 and 381,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,285 and 381,845 is: 558,032.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,285 : 381,845 = 381,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,285/381,845 = 381,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,285x = 381,845 × 381,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,285x = 145,805,604,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,805,604,025/261,285 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,032.81
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