Finding the Third Proportional to 261,992 and 392,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,992 and 392,583 is: 588,267.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,992 : 392,583 = 392,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,992/392,583 = 392,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,992x = 392,583 × 392,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,992x = 154,121,411,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,121,411,889/261,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,267.63
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