Finding the Third Proportional to 261,308 and 390,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,308 and 390,949 is: 584,907.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,308 : 390,949 = 390,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,308/390,949 = 390,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,308x = 390,949 × 390,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,308x = 152,841,120,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,841,120,601/261,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,907.93
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