Finding the Third Proportional to 262,877 and 393,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,877 and 393,872 is: 590,143.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,877 : 393,872 = 393,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,877/393,872 = 393,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,877x = 393,872 × 393,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,877x = 155,135,152,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,135,152,384/262,877 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,143.50
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