Finding the Third Proportional to 262,632 and 393,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,632 and 393,852 is: 590,634.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,632 : 393,852 = 393,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,632/393,852 = 393,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,632x = 393,852 × 393,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,632x = 155,119,397,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,119,397,904/262,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,634.04
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