Finding the Third Proportional to 262,500 and 393,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,500 and 393,669 is: 590,382.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,500 : 393,669 = 393,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,500/393,669 = 393,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,500x = 393,669 × 393,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,500x = 154,975,281,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,975,281,561/262,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,382.02
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