Finding the Third Proportional to 261,401 and 387,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,401 and 387,243 is: 573,667.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,401 : 387,243 = 387,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,401/387,243 = 387,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,401x = 387,243 × 387,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,401x = 149,957,141,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,957,141,049/261,401 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,667.05
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