Finding the Third Proportional to 261,289 and 381,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,289 and 381,849 is: 558,035.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,289 : 381,849 = 381,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,289/381,849 = 381,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,289x = 381,849 × 381,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,289x = 145,808,658,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,808,658,801/261,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,035.96
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